Harold Smith WORLD FAMOUS DRIVING INSTRUCTOR DRIFTS INTO LANES 

A mindset like yours is the reason why there are so many accidents. Communication (blowing your horn) forms one of the foundational pillars upon which safe driving is built. It is also proactive. It's far better to fix a small leak in the dam than to wait until the dam breaks to address the problem. The other foundational pillar upon which safe driving is built is vision or observation. When Mr. Smith blew his horn, the other individual observed Mr. Smith car and was able to make a safe decision. Had Mr. Smith not blown the horn, it's a possibility that the outcome could have been a lot more dangerous. Ready to pass your road test in Brooklyn NY? Visit fuziondrivingschool.com

You are absolutely correct!

A “friendly tap of the horn” will eventually get you shot today…

Tania: That’s because back then such things weren’t taught. Though we’ve learned a lot since those days, this was cutting edge for its time. It’s pretty easy for us in modern times to unfairly misjudge those in times past (much like armchair quarterbacking an already played game).

They didn't use this exact video, but when I got my license to drive an 18-wheeler, I learned the SMITH system every which way and then some. I'm doing some personal retraining at the moment because I feel like I'm losing touch. It's so wonderful to see these old videos again.

Yesss! I was thinking the same thing. 😂

I drive a 78ft tractor trailer and I still find some space. But having all the cars bunched up around me because they think spacial rules no longer apply due to their numbers is really a problem for me in Los Angeles and Dallas. c:

It is good to Apply The Rules as much as possible. Also when you can not apply them, you know that you are in a compromised Safety Situation ! Harold Smith RIP -- One of The Greats !!!! 21 Wonderful Words !!!! !!!! !!!! !!!! !!!!! ●●●●

Most highways were not that spacious even in those days. This would be typical of a calm Sunday.

I’m still using it today for my Drivers Ed classes. “Ya gotta love that theme music - they don’t write ‘em like that anymore!”

Checking blind spots is important but if you are a good defensive driver you already know if cars are anywhere near you and can usually just use your mirrors. Regarding changing lanes in intersections that wasn't the case when this video was made more than likely.

@@tecwzrd But what about the motorcyclist who just tore past you at 170kms/hour. Defensive driver or not. If you didn't check your blind spot you may not have seen him.

@@NitrosDen I've been driving 35 years without a single accident or ticket and only use my mirrors. Looking back in your blind spot you are still not going to see a motorcycle (or car) doing 170 km (or 105 mph) or 30+ over the speed limit. Typically you only have that situation on freeways/highways and I see the car doing 30+ over the speed limit in my rear view mirror first and then pick them up on my side mirrors. If you don't feel comfortable using your mirrors then by all means look away from where you are traveling at 100+ km to check your blind spot.

@@tecwzrd actually, that is the point of checking your blind spot. And if you can't check your blind spot when doing 100kms /hour, you shouldn't be driving on the road anyway. Absolutely you should be checking mirrors at bare minimum of every 8 - 10 seconds, but when changing lanes or merging you should be checking your mirrors to locate and choose a gap, indicating for at least 5 seconds to warn drivers, checking mirrors again to confirm gap hasn't changed then check your blind spot prior to moving over. This way, you will see someone in your mirrors approaching (at any speed), and determine if they may be too fast for the change. In terms of blind spot, the whole point is just that (it's your blind spot) it could be a car or bike in the lane next to you that decides to change lanes without notice at the same time you want to , if they are in your blind spot and don't check theirs before changing and you yours, there's a very high chance of a collision. I would suggest you read up on Saccadic masking too. I have been driving for 30 years and still use my blind spot whether I'm driving a heavy rigid, a car or riding my motor bike. It's not a case of how long you have driven, it's a case of you will make a mistake in due time if you don't use appropriate precautions. I've avoided many collisions with idiot, oblivious drivers by checking my blind spot.

@@NitrosDen if worried about a car changing lanes the same time as you do, then you don't understand defensive driving. A defensive driver knows where all cars are a few lanes over, ahead, and behind at all times and wouldn't attempt a lane change in the first place with a car 2 lanes over. If your mirrors are pushed out you can easily adjust your head slightly left or right to check blind spots and still keep your focus on the cars in front of you. I could easily argue that turning your head left to check for blind spots could miss the car to the right of you from swerving into your car because they didn't check their blind spot. You do what works for you and I'll do what works for me.

Goin' to the roadhouse, gonna have real... good time.

It is in Arizona too. Kinda funny

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hart to appear intelligent when you can't spell

he never uses his blinker no clearer proof of that than the last scene where he drifts through the lanes as he exits i had the original film i watched it several times he NEVER used the blinker once

@@tubengagements Off at 0:08 On at 0:11 Hand signal(?) at 1:43 At about 2:58 his left hand does something; not sure what. OFF at 4:43 Does something around 5:21 through 5:25 6:52 -- Where even are the blinkers? I assume the car has them, but I only see the headlights.

1968 Ford Torino

but did you die

@@ThoughtForge5 I take it that is the sticker on your car too?