Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue."Greyhound reminds you that when you travel by car, you take chances, especially if you are traveling alone. Anything can happen: dangerous thunderstorms [sound effect: thunder], engine trouble [sound of car failing to start], blowouts [tire blowing out, car screeching to a stop]. Next time [upbeat music] don't take chances. It's time to go Greyhound and leave the driving to us."-Greyhound advertisement
What will be an ideal response?
This may look like scare tactics, but the points made are relevant to the claim that alternatives to the automobile may be safer. Of course it doesn't follow that Greyhound is the best alternative.
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