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Old 05-15-2017, 10:25 AM
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Such little margin for error driving a golf cart. 18" either way can spell deep trouble. Attention / Awareness is key. I have passed (in our car) so many cart drivers on their phone or fiddling around at the wheel. Their carts are swerving and they seen unaware of cars or curbs so near. We are FIRM believers in seat belts - car & cart.
Don't like riding in carts without them, and always seem to be hanging onto handles just in case. And constantly aware of that curbing <18" to the right and what might happen if the wheel hits...
Must say, altho our cart has pretty good suspension (Tomberlin) turning into cart paths from a street is a challenge at times - the slope of the curb jolts the cart easily.
Bottom line - We ALL have responsibility when operating our car and carts. It is so important to take that responsibility seriously at all times. A second or two of lapse, and....
Sure hope the lady that was injured is recovering. Another reminder for us all to be cautious and careful out there. And enjoy our bit of Paradise here as well.
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