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Steamboat Springs Transit

Smith System

Policy	Procedure
Smith System drivers develop the habit of driving with traffic instead of against it. Their new attitude reduces accidents and also saves fuel and maintenance costs.	All SST drivers should use the Smith System when driving any vehicle. There are 5 key points to the Smith System. A. Aim high in steering. ‐ Looking further ahead than other drivers. B. Get the big picture. ‐ Seeing more around you than other drivers. C. Keep your eyes moving. ‐ Being more aware than other drivers. D. Leave yourself an out. ‐ Positioning in traffic better than other drivers. E. Make sure they see you. ‐ Making yourself more visible than other drivers.
	Revised: 11/12/2014