The 5 Keys To Safety

The 5 Keys to Safety

Preventing Motor Collisions

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Key #1

Aim High in Steering

Aim High in Steering

Focus your vision farther ahead to anticipate potential hazards and maintain awareness of your surroundings.

Key #1

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Key #1 - Encourages drivers to look further ahead on the road, rather than focusing just on the vehicle in front of them. It is important to be aware of all your surroundings, by doing so we can see potential hazards like pedestrians, sudden stops, or merging vehicles.

Key #2

Get the Big Picture

Get the Big Picture

Continuously scan your surroundings, check mirrors, and be aware of blind spots to identify potential threats on the road.

Key #2

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Key #2 - While also focusing on the road ahead, drivers should also maintain awareness of their surroundings by constantly checking their mirrors and checking their blind spots. By getting the "big picture" drivers can identify potential threats in every area, this would allow drivers to make better-informed decisions.

Key #3

Keep Your Eyes Moving

Keep Your Eyes Moving

Avoid fixating on a single point and instead constantly scan your environment to detect changes and potential hazards.

Key #3

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Key #3 - Instead of keeping all your attention on one thing or staring straight ahead, drivers should continuously scan their environments by moving their eyes. By continuously checking their surroundings drivers can avoid certain dangers, and react proactively to changing conditions.

Key #4

Leave Yourself An Out

Leave Yourself An Out

Maintain space and position your vehicle in a way that allows you to react safely to unexpected situations or hazards.

Key #4

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Key #4 - Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and position the vehicle in a way that provides an escape route in case of an emergency. By leaving a good amount of space between vehicles, drivers can avoid being boxed in or trapped in dangerous situations.

Key #4

Make Sure They See You

Make Sure They See You

Use communication tools such as signals, headlights, and horn to ensure other drivers are aware of your presence and intentions on the road.

Key #5

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Key #5 - Effective communication with other drivers on the road is important for promoting safety and preventing motor vehicle collisions. Drivers should use signals, headlights, horns, and other communication tools to make their intentions clear to others. By drivers ensuring their presence on the road and communicating clear actions, drivers can reduce the risk of misunderstandings, confusion, and collisions.

Smith System's 5 Keys

The Smith System's five keys to safety provide a set of guidelines for safer driving. They encourage drivers to be proactive, pay attention to their surroundings, and take steps to avoid accidents. By following these guidelines, drivers can make roads safer for themselves and others.