FORD 2009 Escape v.2 - Manual (Page 121)

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 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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