Smith System Evaluation Form

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• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Trainee's Name:

• Vehicle Type:

  Light Duty

  CMV

Conditions:

• Traffic

  Select Light Medium Heavy

  • Light
  • Medium
  • Heavy

• Weather

  Select Fair Inclement

  • Fair
  • Inclement

• Roads

  Select City Country Highway

  • City
  • Country
  • Highway

1. Aim High In Steering

• Demonstrates eye lead time consistently in excess of 15 seconds.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Sees and evaluates relevant information from among distant objects.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Adjust eye lead distance to speed.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Keeps vehicle rolling by adjusting for conditions.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Eyes properly elevated around turns and corners

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

Eye Lead in Seconds

• Observation #1:

• Observation #2:

• Observation #3:

• Observation #4:

• Observation #5:

2. Get the Big Picture

• Following distance consistently appropriate for conditions.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Makes and executes decisions early.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Avoids being unnecessarily boxed in.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Speed is neither too fast or slow for conditions.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Uses knowledge to make driving smoother and more economical.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

Following Distance in Seconds

• Observation #1:

• Observation #2:

• Observation #3:

• Observation #4:

• Observation #5:

3. Keep Your Eyes Moving

• Scans mirrors frequently.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Scans major and minor intersections before entry.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Moves eyes at least every two seconds.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Checks mirrors when slowing or stopping vehicle.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Avoids staring while evaluating relevant objects.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

Mirror Check Interval in Seconds

• Observation #1:

• Observation #2:

• Observation #3:

• Observation #4:

• Observation #5:

4. Leave Yourself An Out

• Maintains proper space around the vehicle.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Adjust space to avoid unsafe intrusion by other drivers.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• When stopped, leaves appropriate space in front of vehicle.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Consistently chooses lane of least resistance.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Keeps up to date with current size and shape of space cushion.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

5. Make Sure They See You.

• Seeks rather than hopes for eye contacts.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Covers or uses horn when conditions suggest the need.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Effectively times and uses turn signals.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Brakes early to activate brake lights

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

• Stays out of the blind areas of other drivers.

  (V) = Very Good

  (G) = Good

  (A) = Additional Work

  (I) = Inconsistent

  (P) = Priority

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