We’ve all had those moments behind the wheel; maybe it’s after a long day of work or perhaps it happens after sitting in traffic for too long. But at some point, we have all felt aggravated by other...
Penske’s Commitment to Driver Safety Starts with Smith System
With so many distractions on the road, it’s essential that Penske Logistics’ professional truck drivers stay safe.
The company, headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, relies on Smith System driver...
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving for Healthcare Workers
Emergency workers are committed to keeping the public safe, but the nature of their jobs often puts them in peril. From fighting fires to combating criminals, emergency responders face a number of...
Global Road Safety: Reducing Collisions with Safer Roads, Vehicles and Drivers
Motor vehicle travel — which includes cars, public transit, trucks, motorcycles, taxis, and more — supports economic and social development in countries worldwide. And yet, every year, motor vehicle...
Are Your Drivers Maintaining Proper Following Distance?
Every year, more than 500,000 trucks are involved in crashes. Of those collisions, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), about 22% are the direct result of the...
Holiday Driving Dangers and Safety Tips
The holiday season marks the time of year when more people are behind the wheel and have more distractions than usual. While Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July weekend have, respectively, the...
Teaching Your Family Driving Safety Using the Smith System
This year, some 40,000 people will die in car crashes, and another 40,000 will never recover from the injuries they receive in vehicle collisions. Smith System, which originated the behind-the-wheel,...
How to Prepare for Family Travel During the Holiday Season (+ Free Video)
With vaccine accessibility on the rise and pandemic restrictions loosening up in the United States, many individuals and families are doing their best to get back to normal — and that includes...
Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips: Follow the Smith5Keys
On average, nearly half a million people are injured in weather-related crashes on roadways every year and almost 6,000 are killed.
Bad weather causes the rate of traffic collisions to dramatically...
The Cost of Pedestrian Accidents and How to Avoid Them
As summer comes to an end, the nights get colder and the days become shorter. Another change that many people don’t realize is that for pedestrians, the days also become more dangerous.