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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580
Where isit written that carts are to be driven "pedal to the metal"?
I your scenario, the cart that thought he could pass obviously couldn't since he was already traveling at max speed. His impatience put both at risk of exactly what happened. Never pass unless you are sure you can do it quickly and safely.
Secondly. While your wife had every right to continue without varying her speed, by not slowing down when someone tries to pass, she showed poor judgment from a safety standpoint. She could have easily taken foot off the accelerator for a few seconds to let "Mr/Ms Foolishly Impatient" get past.
This was a case where both parties showed poor judgment. Immho.
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I disagree. I am, in fact, entitled to maintain speed and continue traveling regardless of whether someone is attempting to pass or not.
Nowhere is it written that one must drive "pedal to the metal." What *is* written is that golf carts can travel at a speed not to exceed 20mph. In the case of my cart, "pedal to the metal" does not exceed 20mph and is therefore a perfectly acceptable technique.
Except for two very specific cases, my driving technique is not dictated by the driver behind me. If someone feels they should pass me then let them. I will not increase my speed, that is illegal and unsafe, but I am under no obligation to decrease my speed either. If the driver attempting to pass misjudged, the responsibility for correcting that misjudgment sits with him, not me.
Two specific cases: 1. If I am in the leftmost lane and a faster car is approaching from behind then I must move to the right. 2. If an emergency vehicle with lights or siren is approaching from behind then I must pull to the nearest curb and stop.
Obvious: I must take all necessary actions to avoid an accident. However, I am under no obligation to assist another driver in correcting his mistake.