Smith System Table Review

University:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Course:
16.682 | Technology in Transportation
Academic year:

2022
Views:

27

Pages:

2
Author:

kundgetanufv

NADTA Smith System Question What are the three primary benefits the Smith System provides? Space is? Visibility is? Time is? What does S+V=T mean? Learning and applying the System provide positive results. Can you name at least three? What are the key elements of safe driving? What is Key 1? What is Key 2? What is Key 3? What is Key 4? What is Key 5? Name two principles for Key 5 Name two principles for Key 1 Name two principles for Key 2? Answer Space for the vehicle Visibility for Visibility for the driver Time the driver to make decisions Time to make decisions for the vehicle for the driver to make decisions Space for the vehicle + Visibility for the driver = Time to make decisions Reduce collision potential Fuel consumption will be minimized Anxiety and Vehicles frustration maintenance Insurance may be associated expense will costs with driving less come down can be reduced Space Visibility Time Aim High in Steering Get the Big Picture Keep Your Eyes Moving Leave Yourself an Out Make Sure They See You Use your warning devices such as Seek eye Horn. Turn contact signals, Head lights, 4 ways, Brake lights eyes are Look ahead a Our designed minimum of 15 work at to seconds. walking speeds While scanning Constantly ahead, don't update your forget the information sides and rear. (far to near, ditch to ditch) Proper timing is essential. Do not take Don’t put eye contact signal on to for granted soon Check at least one of your mirrors every 5 to 8 seconds Do not focus on insignificant objects Eye contact is valuable but is no guarantee Eliminate vision barriers by establishing a minimum 4 second Achieve a 360 degree circle of awareness following distance Name two principles for Key 3? Scan all intersections before entering Avoid Keep your eyes Eye activity distractions in moving every 2 simulates the your vehicle seconds brain and your thinking Recognize and avoid drivers who seem distracted Name two principles for Key 4? Choose the proper lane Surround your Avoid traveling Anticipate the and adjust vehicle with in packs or actions of speed to space clusters others maintain your space cushion Avoid Tailgaters slow down and let them go around Avoid focusing Avoid fix or on an blanked object stares more than 2 seconds