New Smith System Video Shows Ways to Improve Fuel Economy

Arlington, Texas ­February 5, 2009 – Smith System, the industry leader in professional driver training, today announced a new training video aimed at improving fuel economy.

The video, entitled “Right Foot Fuel Economy”, features innovative use of helicopter-based photography to show that pacing yourself in city driving can maintain momentum and save fuel. It follows a driver through several runs on a 13.6 mile city street circuit and documents a 29% improvement in fuel economy. The key point made in the video is that a driver’s behavior affects fuel economy.

While the price per barrel of oil has fluctuated over the last few months, the forecast is for significantly higher prices at the pump. Our state and federal governments will use fuel taxes to generate revenues and spur the development of alternative fuel powertrains. Depending on actions of OPEC and other oil producing countries, oil prices could continue to rise.

Because the issue of fuel economy is relevant to all drivers, this video teaches individuals and companies to use specific techniques to offset these rising costs. “Right Foot Fuel Economy” is part of Smith System’s extensive Training Catalog. To learn more about the Training Catalog, preview “Right Foot Fuel Economy,” or order a copy at the introductory rate of $99, go to www.smith-system.com or contact the company directly at 800-777-7648.

About Smith System
Smith System Driver Improvement Institute, Inc. was founded in 1952 as the nation's first fleet driver safety training organization with on-road, hands-on safety education techniques for experienced drivers. Smith System delivers behind the wheel instruction to more than 35,000 fleet drivers each year and has presented its program in 90 countries and in 21 languages. In the past decade, Smith has provided services to more than half of the current Fortune 500® fleets and is the only company in the industry that guarantees the quality of its training. In addition to its on-road training and extensive video and DVD library, the company offers E Learning courses and fleet monitoring services.

Media Contacts:
Mr. Frank Powers
VP Sales and IT
Smith System
800-777-7648