Safety Training Takes Center Stage at Smith System Conference

Smith System, Arlington, Texas, held its 2005 Corporate Conference on January 5 to 8, 2005.

The conference at the company's headquarters brought together more than 70 professional trainers from around the country with corporate and sales staff. Sessions included executive management presentations, new driver training products, sales training and on-road coaching workshops.
Smith System employees previewed the company's innovative Reaction and Pre-Action Zones concept that inspired a new approach to training and related videos focusing on the core driving fundamentals of space, visibility and time. These basic concepts underlie the proven "Five Keys to Space Cushion Driving" developed by Harold Smith, founder of the Smith System. The Reaction Zone involves creating space around the vehicle, which improves visibility to give drivers time to react to safety hazards. The Pre-Action Zone emphasizes looking far ahead as well as behind to prepare drivers for possible future hazards.
Other courses for 2005 include the Smith System Backing Course and the Smith
System Instructor Self-Audit Course. This new course includes classroom instruction and on-the-road training on when and how to back safely, and how to avoid backing when possible. The new Smith System Instructor Self-Audit Course gives customers the tools to audit their Smith System certified instructors to ensure they are effectively delivering the Smith System training methods.
For a full list of videos, training aids, and courses, call Smith System at
800-777-7648 or visit www.smith-system.com.