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Originally Posted by Laker14
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.
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A golf cart driver, if he's paying attention, has the reflexes of someone who can drive a golf cart safely and responsibly, doesn't need to cross over into another lane to avoid hitting a pedestrian. That is, IF the pedestrian is doing his own job correctly by walking near the edge of the road/path.
The two need to be doing their jobs. If one isn't doing his job, then it's up to the other person to do the job of both of them.
As a pedestrian, I will never trust that the driver of the golf cart is going to be capable of avoiding hitting me. I'll always scoot closer to the edge of the road/path, or step onto the grass/curb if such is available when a golf cart driver approaches.
The why is obvious (or should be): I am at more risk of death as a pedestrian being hit by a golf cart, than I am as the driver of a golf cart who hits a pedestrian.
So again - you do you. Here lies the dead Villager, who had the right of way. Or, you can do like the Muslims do: "Trust in Allah, but tie up your camel."