Smith System Announces New E-Learning Content and Compatibility

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Mar 09, 2015, 10:00 ET

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith System, the world leader in advanced driver training, has launched newly designed E-Learning content for its popular driver improvement courses.

The new E-Learning platform uses streaming video, visual effects and interactive test content to engage the learner in over 90 minutes of E-Learning courses covering both Forward and Reverse Motion training for small vehicles and trucks. The courses are grouped in modules that review the Smith 5 Keys to Space Cushion Driving^® in 6 to 7 minute segments. The courses may be accessed on Mac or PC devices (tablets, smartphones, laptops) through Smith System's Learning Management System (LMS) that tracks each learner's completion level and test scores.

Course content is available in 12 languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Norwegian, Thai, Portuguese and soon to be released Hindi and Arabic. The Courses may be purchased separately or as a combined Forward/Backing package along with other function specific topics from Smith's comprehensive E-Learning library.

"Our new E-Learning content is based on the proven methodology of the Smith 5 Keys," said Frank Powers, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing for Smith System. "We are excited to update this content for viewing on a wide range of browsers and on any type of device."

Video overviews of the new E-Learning content are available on www.drivedifferent.com; Short video demos are available on Smith System's YouTube site and on www.drivedifferent.com. Full course demos may be obtained by calling (800) 777-7648 or emailing [email protected].

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 their program in 100 countries and in 22 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 web-based education and fleet monitoring.

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