"I've went through the Smith System twice with other companies
and 2 things that really help me in keeping a good safe distance
behind other vehicles are: "Aim High" in steering and
"Leave Yourself an Out". If I'm paying attention to what
is further ahead of me, I can determine if certain vehicles are
going slower than others, thereby allowing me to get over into another
lane to avoid coming up on them in a hurry. Leaving myself an "out"
allows me to constantly check the lane beside me in case I need
to get over to get around a slow vehicle that I'm steadily approaching.
The Eaton VORAD system, also helps me determine if I'm slowly gaining
on the vehicle in front of me by lighting up, thereby telling me
I need to reduce my speed until the lights go out. Leaving early,
allowing yourself plenty of time, also eliminates the need to feel
rushed and reduces the need to feel like you have to tailgate, trying
to get the load to the customer on time."
Steve Donlon
Summitt Driver