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Originally Posted by jimbomaybe
Of course any one would get out of the way of a golf cart that is a threat to your life or safety, the driver of the golf cart should not put the pedestrian in that position , that is the point, the person driving the machine has a greater responsibility
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
You do you. But I won't be betting my life on 100% of all golf cart drivers who approach me as I'm walking down the street, having 100% full control of their faculties. We live in a community where many golf cart drivers have had their CAR keys taken from them, and are no longer allowed to drive cars. There's a reason for that. So I'll put my money on "this driver might hurt me" and walk to the side. Not because I think all cart drivers are irresponsible. But rather, because only ONE of them needs to be irresponsible to end my life.
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OBB, you seem to be arguing against the position that "golf cart drivers should be courteous and give walkers as much room as they can" with an argument that says "I don't trust golf cart drivers to not hit me," as if they are somehow contrary positions.
Actually, your concern about the capability of a few golf cart drivers is EXACTLY why we should give the walkers room. When we do that it lets the walker know they have been seen, and will be avoided. If I don't see any action on the part of the golf cart to acknowledge my presence, by adjusting their path a bit away from me, I am on high alert and looking for my "out" which might needlessly put me in danger.