Disaster waiting to happen

[PennBF]

I can't count the times we have passed a golf cart going the other way and the guys knee is hanging out. This is very visible on the LSL bridge when going the other way although it exists in many situations. It is a disaster waiting to happen.:ohdear:

[Nucky]

I'll bet the driver is driving like that for a multitude of reasons. Trying to look cool is probably not one of those reasons.

It happens all the time on the Historic Section Golf Cart Bridge. Seems like always at the last minute the knee hanger snatches in the offending knee at just the perfect time so no injury occurs.

Have there been any knee entanglements in the past? I don't recall any being reported on TOTV'S.

Thank you, OP. Your point is well taken but I wouldn't be too concerned.

[Bjeanj]

It’s often called “manspreading”, and you’re right. Very dangerous.

[Papa_lecki]

Wow. Can’t believe I’m commenting about where legs are on the golf cart.

This forum has hit a new low.

[golfing eagles]

Wow. Can’t believe I’m commenting about where legs are on the golf cart.

This forum has hit a new low.

And yet here you are posting:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[MrFlorida]

It's extremely narrow there, I cringe when I have to go past there.

[photo1902]

If I had a dollar for every cart driver's knee which has been struck by a passing cart in The Villages....oh wait, I'd be broke.

[kkingston57]

I can't count the times we have passed a golf cart going the other way and the guys knee is hanging out. This is very visible on the LSL bridge when going the other way although it exists in many situations. It is a disaster waiting to happen.:ohdear:

Agree with you 100%. Had a friend who was a golf course superintendent and was riding with foot hanging out and failed to see tree root. Foot caught root and he sustained complex fracture to his left ankle.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

There was an incident on the bridge going to LSL around 10 days ago. Someone with "fat tires" and a pimped up golf cart was coming north, and a normal cart was going south. The guy with the extra-wide golf cart setup clipped the normal cart going the other way. I was in my car heading toward LSL at the time and saw right after impact when the guy in the pimped cart stopped and got out of the cart yelling at the guy in the normal cart.

It was VERY clear and evident that the pimped cart had no business being on that path, at all. It was wider than his lane. It also wouldn't have made it through any of the tunnels without scraping the ceiling and damaging the roof of his cart, because it had some kind of lift kit.

Stupid people are stupid.

[golfing eagles]

There was an incident on the bridge going to LSL around 10 days ago. Someone with "fat tires" and a pimped up golf cart was coming north, and a normal cart was going south. The guy with the extra-wide golf cart setup clipped the normal cart going the other way. I was in my car heading toward LSL at the time and saw right after impact when the guy in the pimped cart stopped and got out of the cart yelling at the guy in the normal cart.

It was VERY clear and evident that the pimped cart had no business being on that path, at all. It was wider than his lane. It also wouldn't have made it through any of the tunnels without scraping the ceiling and damaging the roof of his cart, because it had some kind of lift kit.

Stupid people are stupid.

This is scary, almost physically painful, but I have to agree with you:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

This is scary, almost physically painful, but I have to agree with you:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Suck it up, buttercup. Even a broken watch is right twice a day.

[Mortal1]

Suck it up, buttercup. Even a broken watch is right twice a day.

quote does not fit the response. Nice try though.

[golfing eagles]

quote does not fit the response. Nice try though.

It's OK. She was just trying to communicate that she can be right as often as twice a day, well, on a good day anyhow.:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[wisbad1]

It’s often called “manspreading”, and you’re right. Very dangerous.
Trying to cool off!

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

It's OK. She was just trying to communicate that she can be right as often as twice a day, well, on a good day anyhow.:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

At least twice a day!

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

quote does not fit the response. Nice try though.

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[JMintzer]

Agree with you 100%. Had a friend who was a golf course superintendent and was riding with foot hanging out and failed to see tree root. Foot caught root and he sustained complex fracture to his left ankle.

Agree with you on the foot... Knowing what damage could occur, I'd never do it and I caution others riding with me to refrain from doing it...

But that's not the same thing as a knee poking 6" outside a cart......

[KAM+6]

When I first saw the title of this thread, I thought it would be about hurricane Elsa. Looks like it might go right thru TV.

[JMintzer]

At least twice a day!

Don't get all cocky, now...

[Garywt]

I hang my knee or foot out from time to time to get comfortable. 99% of the paths are plenty wide enough. On the few narrow areas I make sure the knee is in.

[JMintzer]

I hang my knee or foot out from time to time to get comfortable. 99% of the paths are plenty wide enough. On the few narrow areas I make sure the knee is in.

Your knee, is probably going to be just fine...

Your foot, otoh, can be snagged by debris...

[NotGolfer]

I still remember a man talking about the rules etc. of The Villages at the Newcomer's meeting we attended. He emphasised the folks should NOT let their legs or feet hang out as we'd be surprised how many accidents happen that way.

[thevillagernie]

since the begining of time

[thevillages2013]

I can't count the times we have passed a golf cart going the other way and the guys knee is hanging out. This is very visible on the LSL bridge when going the other way although it exists in many situations. It is a disaster waiting to happen.:ohdear:
Well from my observation over a few years when the gut is so big that it barely fits behind the steering wheel then in order to get that right foot to the gas and brake pedal the left knee has to go somewhere :a040:

[thevillages2013]

Well from my observation over a few years when the gut is so big that it barely fits behind the steering wheel then in order to get that right foot to the gas and brake pedal the left knee has to go somewhere :a040:
Sometimes you gotta give the boys some air

[DaleDivine]

Sometimes you gotta give the boys some air

:1rotfl::1rotfl::clap2::MOJE_whot::a040::bigbow:

[J1ceasar]

Now if only Sharon Stone would have that problem.

[JanetMM]

Speaking of “manspreading”…Gentlemen if you are going to “spread” please don’t wear loose, baggy shorts! Please be aware that anyone sitting opposite you can have full view of some of your very unpleasant body real estate in the crotchilar area. Baggy shorts and manspreading really do not go well together. Thank you in advance.

[Waltdisney4life]

Interesting you’d like to look at men’s crotches.

[equaintance]

I can't count the times we have passed a golf cart going the other way and the guys knee is hanging out. This is very visible on the LSL bridge when going the other way although it exists in many situations. It is a disaster waiting to happen.:ohdear:

It would be good if the drivers and passengers of golf carts would keep their knees together and inside the golf carts if you know what I mean.

[ithos]

It is uncouth to say the least. It is the same level of classlessness as picking your nose or displaying your crack.

[Chase219]

Mind Your Own Business

[BlackhawksFan]

I'll bet the driver is driving like that for a multitude of reasons. Trying to look cool is probably not one of those reasons.



Trying to look cool IS the reason. Always thought this was a dangerous practice, more so hanging your foot or leg out, especially in the areas where carts (or other vehicles) pass tightly.

[JanetMM]

Interesting you’d like to look at men’s crotches.

When the “mouse is out of it’s house” and “peeking out” right at one directly across from you it takes a lot of very active ignoring to NOT see it. Not pleasant.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Interesting you’d like to look at men’s crotches.

We women have a morbid sense of humor. Some of us find the dangly bits to be giggle-worthy.

[Calisport]

Yeah. This is a relaxed guy thing That some guys do unconsciously. What I don’t get is when people endanger your life by driving on the wrong side of the lane or street to avoid a parked car or obstruction and not thinking the car coming toward you would be twice the impact. We need to just stop till safe to pass.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

Going around the circle by Morse Blvd. and El Camino Reale a man broke his foot hitting the dividing pole because his leg was hanging out. How much you want to make a bet he does not do that any more.

[Bent Tree]

We had a friend in Georgia at our golf club and did that all the time….well it happened…broke his leg in 3 places…surgery of course, rehab, on crutches for months….DUMB! Is all I can say…it will happen..then the idiot will get mad at someone who hits his leg.

[Art cov]

When the “mouse is out of it’s house” and “peeking out” right at one directly across from you it takes a lot of very active ignoring to NOT see it. Not pleasant.

As men are lookers, so are women, some very sneaky, while others examine extensively.

[JMintzer]

When the “mouse is out of it’s house” and “peeking out” right at one directly across from you it takes a lot of very active ignoring to NOT see it. Not pleasant.

Hey! My eyes are up here! :icon_wink:

[Kahuna32162]

Back to the original topic of this thread....most anyone under 6' tall has no problem keeping their knees inside the cart. I, however, am much taller than most and my left knee does hang out all the time. Saying that, I am well aware of how close I come to oncoming traffic on the cart paths, tunnels and especially the narrow bridges. I always stay as far over to the right as possible to avoid any possible accidents.

I worry more about those who are height challenged and have a wooden block so they can even reach the gas and brake peddles. The bottom line is, we're all different. Pay attention, be smart and stay safe.