[rjd111]

I am thinking of getting a new golf cart but I’d like to drive it at night on the MMPs. In addition to my LED headlights will this help me see better navigating the pass I don’t wanna blind oncoming traffic but I need help I wanna be safe thanks.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by rjd111

I am thinking of getting a new golf cart but I’d like to drive it at night on the MMPs. In addition to my LED headlights will this help me see better navigating the pass I don’t wanna blind oncoming traffic but I need help I wanna be safe thanks.

Have you driven with LED lights yet? I have those on one of my two carts and the difference is very noticeable. With the non-LED lights I can make out the path enough to stay on it while with the LEDs I can see nearly as well as in a car.

However, on both carts, if someone is approaching with one of those poorly-aimed center lights I cannot see anything and the only safe thing to do is to stop until they pass. I don't know if it helps them see better but blinding the oncoming traffic makes the situation more dangerous, not less.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by rjd111

I am thinking of getting a new golf cart but I’d like to drive it at night on the MMPs. In addition to my LED headlights will this help me see better navigating the pass I don’t wanna blind oncoming traffic but I need help I wanna be safe thanks.

Be ready to get attacked by those who paint all these light setups with a broad brush as being blinding to other carts. If properly installed, aimed appropriately, and are on a separate switch so they can be easily turned on/off independently of the headlights, they are very helpful when driving in areas with poor lighting. The picture below is the setup I installed on our Yamaha Quiet Tech. As a side note, a clear (non tinted) windshield is a game changer for night driving if you keep your windshield flipped up.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Be ready to get attacked by those who paint all these light setups with a broad brush as being blinding to other carts. If properly installed, aimed appropriately, and are on a separate switch so they can be easily turned on/off independently of the headlights, they are very helpful when driving in areas with poor lighting. The picture below is the setup I installed on our Yamaha Quiet Tech. As a side note, a clear (non tinted) windshield is a game changer for night driving if you keep your windshield flipped up.

I put some on my cart to intentionally blind drivers blinding me and in case I want to go raccoon hunting

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I put some on my cart to intentionally blind drivers blinding me and in case I want to go raccoon hunting

Those would be great for Raccoon hunting!

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by rjd111

I am thinking of getting a new golf cart but I’d like to drive it at night on the MMPs. In addition to my LED headlights will this help me see better navigating the pass I don’t wanna blind oncoming traffic but I need help I wanna be safe thanks.

First, I would try out the new cart and see if these are necessary, I would also discuss with the cart dealer about getting a CLEAR front windshield. Now if you still need an additional light, I use DOT approved motorcycle driving lights that are aimed DOWNWARD to light the road for you and not blind the oncoming driver. The last time I bought these, there were under $25 for a set of 2 on Amazon, and I add a new fuse and switch for the new light, and I have found the ONE on these is all you will need. I may still have one in stock.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

First, I would try out the new cart and see if these are necessary, I would also discuss with the cart dealer about getting a CLEAR front windshield. Now if you still need an additional light, I use DOT approved motorcycle driving lights that are aimed DOWNWARD to light the road for you and not blind the oncoming driver. The last time I bought these, there were under $25 for a set of 2 on Amazon, and I add a new fuse and switch for the new light, and I have found the ONE on these is all you will need. I may still have one in stock.

Great advise!

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Be ready to get attacked by those who paint all these light setups with a broad brush as being blinding to other carts. If properly installed, aimed appropriately, and are on a separate switch so they can be easily turned on/off independently of the headlights, they are very helpful when driving in areas with poor lighting. The picture below is the setup I installed on our Yamaha Quiet Tech. As a side note, a clear (non tinted) windshield is a game changer for night driving if you keep your windshield flipped up.

Interesting setup, having the lights high is a good idea.

[jpvillager]

If buying new high/low beam may be an option which I recommend. Difficult to install aftermarket because you need a high/low beam switch like on a car. I did aftermarket and tried only high beam which lit up the whole neighborhood, then jury rigged high/low using the light selector switch so that parking lights = low and headlights = high. Not the best but it works.