I have seen a car make a right turn in front of a golf cart in a diamond lane. The golf cart driver reacted quick enough to hop the curb to avoid a collision. Fortunately the driver did stop. I assume they exchanged information as the cart may have sustained damage when it hopped the curb. I am now paying more attention when riding my golf cart in the diamond lanes.
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Originally Posted by John_W
Originally Posted by KYWildcat
I personally think that when in a street that has the bike/cart lane that this is to be regarded as a four lane road. You would not make a right turn from the outside or "passing" lane, would you? Think, if you are a car, move over to the right lane or the cart/bike lane prior to making the turn. Hopefully, you have checked to make sure that this lane is open, then proceed to make your turn.
Spring Chicken you're confusing a left turn with a right turn. The original poster wanted to know how to make a right turn when a golf cart lane is to your immediate right. This has been discussed several times in the past and KYWildcat has the right idea.
Don't golf carts merge into the car lane when they are going to make a left turn? The same is true for cars wanting to make a right turn. When there is adequate spacing, merge your car partially into the cart lane, essentially creating a sequence between vehicles of different type. Cart drivers love it, because they know your intentions, just like a turn signal can alert drivers of your intentions. I've been doing this everyday on St. Charles for the past five years and it works beautifully.
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