Golf cart crash tests

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Be careful when driving a cart. Watch for other vehicles all the time. Don't let kids drive alone.

How Bad Do You Think a Golf Cart Does in a Crash Test? Bad, Right? (http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a21496/golf-cart-crash-test/?mag=pop&list=nl_pnl_news&src=nl&date=062516)

[Challenger]

Be careful when driving a cart. Watch for other vehicles all the time. Don't let kids drive alone.

How Bad Do You Think a Golf Cart Does in a Crash Test? Bad, Right? (http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a21496/golf-cart-crash-test/?mag=pop&list=nl_pnl_news&src=nl&date=062516)

And there are people who want to drive these things on streets with higher speed limits (Street Legal)

[golfing eagles]

Be careful when driving a cart. Watch for other vehicles all the time. Don't let kids drive alone.

How Bad Do You Think a Golf Cart Does in a Crash Test? Bad, Right? (http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a21496/golf-cart-crash-test/?mag=pop&list=nl_pnl_news&src=nl&date=062516)

Drive alone????? If they are under 14 they should not be driving AT ALL. Remember, grandparents, a golf cart is NOT A TOY. They can be dangerous and even fatal to licensed, experienced adult drivers. Yet, once again as summer arrives, I have seen countless carts being driven by kids, some look as young as 7 or 8. You probably (I hope) don't let your grandkids play with matches, or dynamite, or an assault rifle, so why let them "play" with something just as dangerous. And consider how you would feel, and what the ongoing family dynamics would be like if you got the kid killed by letting him/her drive. Be smart, and remember YOU are the adult. End of rant.

[villagetinker]

Quoted from the above link...."Of course, there's very little chance you'd ever be going 31 mph in a golf cart like this. The vast majority of such vehicles are operated at jogging speed, in relatively safe low-speed environments like golf courses, retirement homes, and the paddock at your favorite race track. For the most part, the worst thing that happens in the average golf cart crash is that your beverage gets spilled."
OK, I have a GPS on my car that reads to the tenth of a MPH and is in very close agreement with the cars speedometer, and I have been passed (I was going 30.4 mph) by a golf cart. Also from the local news reports, the last sentence does not ring true either. These things can be dangerous if not driven and handled correctly.

[CFrance]

Drive alone????? If they are under 14 they should not be driving AT ALL. Remember, grandparents, a golf cart is NOT A TOY. They can be dangerous and even fatal to licensed, experienced adult drivers. Yet, once again as summer arrives, I have seen countless carts being driven by kids, some look as young as 7 or 8. You probably (I hope) don't let your grandkids play with matches, or dynamite, or an assault rifle, so why let them "play" with something just as dangerous. And consider how you would feel, and what the ongoing family dynamics would be like if you got the kid killed by letting him/her drive. Be smart, and remember YOU are the adult. End of rant.
I am not a grandparent (until November). But sometimes I wonder if having children visit and being with them nonstop--fighting with each other, getting up early, cartoons blasting on the tv, eating issues, cranky past bedtimes--breaks through the otherwise common sense of the grandparents to the point of their saying, "Here... TAKE THE CART FOR A RIDE!!!"

[graciegirl]

I am not a grandparent (until November). But sometimes I wonder if having children visit and being with them nonstop--fighting with each other, getting up early, cartoons blasting on the tv, eating issues, cranky past bedtimes--breaks through the otherwise common sense of the grandparents to the point of their saying, "Here... TAKE THE CART FOR A RIDE!!!"

C! Congratulations. So happy for you all.

[CFrance]

C! Congratulations. So happy for you all.
Thanks, GG! If only they didn't live in Australia...:sad:

[golfing eagles]

I am not a grandparent (until November). But sometimes I wonder if having children visit and being with them nonstop--fighting with each other, getting up early, cartoons blasting on the tv, eating issues, cranky past bedtimes--breaks through the otherwise common sense of the grandparents to the point of their saying, "Here... TAKE THE CART FOR A RIDE!!!"


Is that the Villages equivalent of "Go play in traffic?"

[CFrance]

Is that the Villages equivalent of "Go play in traffic?"

:evil6::evil6:

[Sandtrap328]

It doesn't take a genius to know smashing a golf cart into a wall at 31 mph will result in a terrible crash. Same for a bicycle or motorcycle!

Yes, too many cart drivers let their grandkids drive or pile all the grandkids on laps and we just wonder WHY there has been no accidents involving such a loaded cart or cart accident with kids under 14 driving without gramps or granny.

It is the big groups of bicyclists who irritate me. They moan about they should be given the same respect as cars but WHEN have any of us seen the entire bicyclist group all make a complete stop at a stop sign instead of just all blowing through?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

And there are people who want to drive these things on streets with higher speed limits (Street Legal)


The speed limit for street legal is 25 mph.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

What's next? Crash tests for bicycles going 31 mph and hitting a steel wall? How about a motorcycle getting hit from the side by a car going 40 mph?

Is it really necessary to do a crash test to know that if you run your golf cart into a steel wall at 31 mph or get hit in the side by a car the results will not be good. People take risks all the time. We ride bicycles, motorcycles and walk on the side of the road. Stuff happens. You either live your life and accept the risks or you sit in your house and cower. If you choose the latter, you should be aware that an airplane could crash into your house or a trailer truck could some crashing through into your bedroom.

It's up to each of us to decide what risks we are willing to take. Every day, every situation has some risk to it.

[EnglishJW]

Quoted from the above link...."Of course, there's very little chance you'd ever be going 31 mph in a golf cart like this. The vast majority of such vehicles are operated at jogging speed, in relatively safe low-speed environments like golf courses, retirement homes, and the paddock at your favorite race track. For the most part, the worst thing that happens in the average golf cart crash is that your beverage gets spilled."
OK, I have a GPS on my car that reads to the tenth of a MPH and is in very close agreement with the cars speedometer, and I have been passed (I was going 30.4 mph) by a golf cart. Also from the local news reports, the last sentence does not ring true either. These things can be dangerous if not driven and handled correctly.

Our cart does 20. We've been passed often by carts traveling much faster. While we can't quantify speeds, many of these carts, who then simply pulled away from us, were going much faster than the limit.

[autumnspring]

[QUOTE=EnglishJW;1245935]Our cart does 20. We've been passed often by carts traveling much faster. While we can't quantify speeds, many of these carts, who then simply pulled away from us, were going much faster than the limit.[/QUOTE

Twenty MPH is the LEGAL SPEED. Actually, the design speed is 15 mph. Reason why you only have brakes on the rear wheels. You buy a golf cart in the villages and they add a high speed gear. On top of that it is a simple adjustment to further boost the speed.

I hate to say it BUT, the solution is to force people to put registration numbers on the carts. To report that I was passed by a golf red cart going at least 30 is unlikely to have any police action. I was passed by a golf cart number............... doing 30, Here's my cell phone picture
WOULD SURELY REDUCE THE PROBLEM.

[Chatbrat]

This morning after going thru the Belvedere Gate of a BuenaVista, there was a "Street Rod" cart riding dead center the car lane. When I came up on his tail, he finally pulled into the golf cart lane-paced him with my cruise control @ 28 mph

World to the wise if you're going to break the rules change your license plate- he has a cute little plate with his first name -right under "Street Rod"

[photo1902]

What's next? Crash tests for bicycles going 31 mph and hitting a steel wall? How about a motorcycle getting hit from the side by a car going 40 mph?

Is it really necessary to do a crash test to know that if you run your golf cart into a steel wall at 31 mph or get hit in the side by a car the results will not be good. People take risks all the time. We ride bicycles, motorcycles and walk on the side of the road. Stuff happens. You either live your life and accept the risks or you sit in your house and cower. If you choose the latter, you should be aware that an airplane could crash into your house or a trailer truck could some crashing through into your bedroom.

It's up to each of us to decide what risks we are willing to take. Every day, every situation has some risk to it.

Well said.

[NoMoSno]

I hate to say it BUT, the solution is to force people to put registration numbers on the carts. To report that I was passed by a golf red cart going at least 30 is unlikely to have any police action. I was passed by a golf cart number............... doing 30, Here's my cell phone picture
WOULD SURELY REDUCE THE PROBLEM.

Is that what you do, when you see speeders in cars?
Our police have enough to do, besides responding to speeding golf cart calls.

[RickeyD]

This morning after going thru the Belvedere Gate of a BuenaVista, there was a "Street Rod" cart riding dead center the car lane. When I came up on his tail, he finally pulled into the golf cart lane-paced him with my cruise control @ 28 mph

World to the wise if you're going to break the rules change your license plate- he has a cute little plate with his first name -right under "Street Rod"



Or better yet...

License Plate Flipper - Like James Bond - YouTube (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFrze9eY9o0)

[Chatbrat]

The fine for speeding in a golf cart can reach close to 1K-if the court is creative--speeding, uninsured vehicle, unregistered vehicle, improper equip and certification that the speed is now at its legal limit And most important if the cart has been modified try to collect on insurance

[Nucky]

A little off subject but we have seen several 4 seat forward carts that sort of resemble The Munster Coach. One Black & One Silver. Where were they purchase if you know? We had a Lifestyle Cart last week. Supposed to be 16 mph but ours did 20 mph....be reasonable...that's fast enough. We have roundabout's to deal with in NJ and the rules are simple and clear especially after watching the video that is available online. The thing that is unspoken is your instincts must be in the on position because so many who live here are new and even though you may technically have the rite of way if the other guy is confused problems will occur. We are both safe & courteous drivers and have had our moment's twice already because of exhaustion and once because I took my eye off the road for a split second. Lesson learned. So if you pass us in a Car or Cart no Jersey Salute from us...We'll just meet you at the traffic light.

[graciegirl]

The fine for speeding in a golf cart can reach close to 1K-if the court is creative--speeding, uninsured vehicle, unregistered vehicle, improper equip and certification that the speed is now at its legal limit And most important if the cart has been modified try to collect on insurance

Chatbrat, you have shared that you and your wife have fancy cars, I can't remember which kind, maybe Lamborghini's??? I know you mentioned them more than once. I think you two should invest in a golf cart. It is so much fun, driving around with beautiful scenery in front of you and to the right and left of you and a little breeze moving the muggy air and having a nice college emblem on the front of your cart and other folks shouting "Go Bucks" to you as you encounter them. You are missing out on a lot of fun.

[ColdNoMore]

Up until recently, I have resisted the idea of installing seat belts because I didn't feel the relatively low speeds warranted them.

I have since changed my mind and will be getting them soon.

Even though the driver has the steering wheel to hold on to, my concern is predicated on a couple of times when I've had to make a quick maneuver to avoid an idiot in front of me.

Although I didn't have a passenger either time, I could see where the passenger could have easily be thrown out in both situations. While just being thrown out at 20 mph may not cause a lot of physical damage (who hasn't wiped out on their bicycle at similar speeds when young?), we don't wear helmets on golf cars and hitting ones head on pavement is where the real danger lies.

My grandchildren are very young and won't be driving one for many years, but seat belts will give me a little more comfort when they finally visit and go for a ride. I will also make sure their parent is buckled with them and sitting on the outside of the seat, for additional safety.

[Chatbrat]

Again, we don't play golf, our cars primary purpose is to protect us. Safety first-there are no doo-vers from a bad accident-my wife's nephew ended his future due to an auto accident-he suffered TBI and has the memory of a person with Alzheimers.

[ColdNoMore]

Again, we don't play golf, our cars primary purpose is to protect us. Safety first-there are no doo-vers from a bad accident-my wife's nephew ended his future due to an auto accident-he suffered TBI and has the memory of a person with Alzheimers.

Excellent point and my condolences to your wife's nephew. :(

[Chatbrat]

We were on the Erie Canal on our boat headed to Canada, when we were notified that he had put his car into a wall on a NYC highway--the only thing that saved his life, was that he was a stone's throw from Columbia Preysbeterian Hospital--he was supposed to enter college in the fall-that never would happen. It was a horrifying 3 weeks in the hospital-not knowing if he would make it.

This is one reason I'm harsh on people who think being cool is more important than being safe.

[ColdNoMore]

We were on the Erie Canal on our boat headed to Canada, when we were notified that he had put his car into a wall on a NYC highway--the only thing that saved his life, was that he was a stone's throw from Columbia Preysbeterian Hospital--he was supposed to enter college in the fall-that never would happen. It was a horrifying 3 weeks in the hospital-not knowing if he would make it.

A tragedy indeed.



This is one reason I'm harsh on people who think being cool is more important than being safe.

Absolutely!! :thumbup: