FORD 2010 Escape Hybrid v.2 - Manual (Page 138)

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts
(All statistics based on U.S. data):
Reasons given... Consider...
ЉCrashes are rare eventsЉ
36700 crashes occur every day. The
more we drive, the more we are exposed
to
ЉrareЉ events, even for good drivers.
1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in
a crash during our lifetime.
ЉI’m not going farЉ
3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles
(40 km) of home.
ЉBelts are uncomfortableЉ
Your Ford safety belts are designed to
enhance comfort. If you are
uncomfortable - try different positions for
the safety belt upper anchorage and
seatback which should be as upright as
possible; this can improve comfort.
ЉI was in a hurryЉ
Prime time for an accident.
Belt-Minder
௡ reminds us to take a few
seconds to buckle up.
ЉSafety belts don’t workЉ
Safety belts, when used properly,
reduce risk of death to front seat
occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60%
in light trucks.
ЉTraffic is lightЉ
Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in
single-vehicle crashes, many when no
other vehicles are around.
ЉBelts wrinkle my clothesЉ
Possibly, but a serious crash can do much
more than wrinkle your clothes,
particularly if you are unbelted.
ЉThe people I’m with don’t
wear belts
Љ
Set the example, teen deaths occur 4
times more often in vehicles with TWO or
MORE people. Children and younger
brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.
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2010 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)