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Originally Posted by bbbbbb
Well this is a big topic. A belt cinched up will keep you from being thrown. Double, lap and shoulder straps are a good deal better for sure.  |
Then if you are worried about a roll over and hitting your head, just add a helmet. Racing leathers would take care of possible road rash.
In general, I find the vast majority of folks I run across on the MMPs are sharing them safely. I find golf carts a fun, if not particular efficient method of transportation. If I wanted to be truly safe I've seen small cars on the cart paths with solid sides, windows and roofs that probably would be very safe in any collision. On the other hand, I asked an owner if those tend to be hot to drive, and she said yes. So you'd really need to add air conditioning. At that point you might as well be in a car.
A car, with all it's safety features, driven at the 20mph on the side streets (Canal, O'Dell Circle, etc) is probably safer than the MMP for those who are worried about safety on the MMPs. There is very few, if any, places in The Villages that you can't reach by car. There is no reason one needs to drive a golf cart in fear.
I'm willing to risk the MMPs with in regular carts without seat belts. It's such an adventure!