Drive defensively out there!

[DonH57]

Returning from picking up a food order I cross the intersection by Freedom Pointe heading west. I cross the parking lot and observe the golf cart with blinding headlights come up behind me and, yep, decides he's passing me with a cart coming the other way causing the other cart to nearly flip over. Sadly I could smell the liquor vapors. Thank God no one was hurt. I can't give you his speed but he shot off like a rocket with no concern for other people's safety.

[dewilson58]

Lots of old people down here................You would think they have learned the value of defensive driving by now. :ohdear::ohdear:

[DonH57]

Lots of old people down here................You would think they have learned the value of defensive driving by now. :ohdear::ohdear:

Yeah. The other cart occupants were surprised as I. Driving around here wasn't as bad as it was 10 years ago. In the past 3 years it seems the careless attitude of endangering others has gotten bad.

[tophcfa]

Returning from picking up a food order I cross the intersection by Freedom Pointe heading west. I cross the parking lot and observe the golf cart with blinding headlights come up behind me and, yep, decides he's passing me with a cart coming the other way causing the other cart to nearly flip over. Sadly I could smell the liquor vapors. Thank God no one was hurt. I can't give you his speed but he shot off like a rocket with no concern for other people's safety.

Dam snowbirds. Oh, never mind, they’re gone.

[fdpaq0580]

Lots of old people down here................You would think they have learned the value of defensive driving by now. :ohdear::ohdear:

Don't think age was mentioned with regards to any of the drivers. But, driving defensively is a good idea for everyone trying to avoid the drunks.

[GpaVader]

If you ever ride a motorcycle, you needed to learn to drive defensively early on. You always have to assume the worst and be prepared whether your riding a motorcycle, car, golf cart, walking, roller skating....

[Michael G.]

If you ever ride a motorcycle, you needed to learn to drive defensively early on.

To bad this isn't the total answer on safety on a motorcycle.
It's how you dress, full face helmet, nothing less.
Complete protection head to toe, ready to meet the blacktop.
Accept the consequences on "what if" the day comes.
Understanding, (If you didn't die) we all heal slower in old age.

Harsh reasons above is why I sold my Goldwing.

[NotGolfer]

Add alcohol to driving and it becomes a disaster waiting to happen. I have to wonder also, how many drivers actually took Drivers Ed. since applications taught are rarely seen here. Like stopping and yielding and lane-changing. IF you turn left always look both ways twice or more before going. NOT stopping or yielding is what is dangerous. Add in all the other infractions and it might lead to serious injury or death!! People will argue points given rather than conceeding that they quite honestly might be wrong. Speed is also a factor. JUST because y'all did it where you moved here from doesn't make it right.

[DonH57]

Add alcohol to driving and it becomes a disaster waiting to happen. I have to wonder also, how many drivers actually took Drivers Ed. since applications taught are rarely seen here. Like stopping and yielding and lane-changing. IF you turn left always look both ways twice or more before going. NOT stopping or yielding is what is dangerous. Add in all the other infractions and it might lead to serious injury or death!! People will argue points given rather than conceeding that they quite honestly might be wrong. Speed is also a factor. JUST because y'all did it where you moved here from doesn't make it right.

So true. It's bad when you can smell the bourbon as they pass! I bet if everyone were required to take the written test to renew only about 20% of drivers over 50 years old would pass. It's apparent everyday on the road.

[Happydaz]

To bad this isn't the total answer on safety on a motorcycle.
It's how you dress, full face helmet, nothing less.
Complete protection head to toe, ready to meet the blacktop.
Accept the consequences on "what if" the day comes.
Understanding, (If you didn't die) we all heal slower in old age.

Harsh reasons above is why I sold my Goldwing.

Too bad you sold your Goldwing. I am 76 and still enjoy riding my BMW RT. I think riding was just as dangerous when we were younger but many of us become very risk adverse as we age. We weren’t that way when we were younger. I ride ATGATT too. (“All The Gear AllThe Time.”) By the way if there is another sport touring biker out there who likes to ride locally send me a message. I like to ride in small groups.

[VApeople]

Driving around here wasn't as bad as it was 10 years ago.

Can anyone help me understand what this sentence means?

[DonH57]

Can anyone help me understand what this sentence means?

Hhmm. Well. I guess I should have worded it differently. After living in the Villages for 10 years the number of potentially dangerous golf cart owners have grown in great numbers.

[JMintzer]

Hhmm. Well. I guess I should have worded it differently. After living in the Villages for 10 years the number of potentially dangerous golf cart owners have grown in great numbers.

As have the number of "potentially dangerous" automobile drivers, bicycle riders and pedestrians...

[VApeople]

As have the number of "potentially dangerous" automobile drivers, bicycle riders and pedestrians...

Yeah, those "potentially dangerous" pedestrians really have me worried. That is why I only leave our home when I am inside my car.

[JMintzer]

Yeah, those "potentially dangerous" pedestrians really have me worried. That is why I only leave our home when I am inside my car.

They are "potentially dangerous" to themselves...

Especially when they step off the curb (not at a crosswalk) with their face buried in their phone, not paying attention to the car/bike/cart that can't possibly stop in time...

[VApeople]

They are "potentially dangerous" to themselves...

Especially when they step off the curb (not at a crosswalk) with their face buried in their phone, not paying attention to the car/bike/cart that can't possibly stop in time...

Not to worry. They will soon be extinct.

[Happydaz]

When you are under 25 nothing bad can happen to you. You are invincible. When you are 35 you realize that you need to be careful driving and in order to protect your children and spouse you try not to speed too much except on long trips. When you are 45 you start to slow down a bit and begin to notice local crashes and injuries. By 55 you sense that it is becoming more dangerous out there and you better be careful! Then you turn 65 and drive like crazy in your golf cart and speed in your car around the roundabouts in the Villages. Around 75 you see nothing but danger out there. Threats are all around. Golf carts, pedestrians, bicyclists, other cars are all out to get you. At 85 you know you will die if you drive too much so you stay home. By 95 most stay home and the few who are still out there driving are a real threat to everyone else. Oh to be 25 again!

[mntlblok]

Too bad you sold your Goldwing. I am 76 and still enjoy riding my BMW RT. I think riding was just as dangerous when we were younger but many of us become very risk adverse as we age. We weren’t that way when we were younger. I ride ATGATT too. (“All The Gear AllThe Time.”) By the way if there is another sport touring biker out there who likes to ride locally send me a message. I like to ride in small groups.

"ATGATT too. (“All The Gear AllThe Time.”)" So, unrelated to DNA Ligase gene sequence. :-)

[Happydaz]

"ATGATT too. (“All The Gear AllThe Time.”)" So, unrelated to DNA Ligase gene sequence. :-)

Correct! But if it were related it would be good to know that “The ATGATT sequence does not mediate the cell cycle regulation of a heterologous gene.”

[JMintzer]

Not to worry. They will soon be extinct.

So will we...:p

[DonH57]

As have the number of "potentially dangerous" automobile drivers, bicycle riders and pedestrians...

This is true

[Whitley]

Can anyone help me understand what this sentence means?

Ten years ago the roads were more dangerous than they are today.

Glad to help.

[DonH57]

I don't drive around TV in the car unless I have to and I'm amazed at the number of light poles that are wiped out at the roundabouts on Buena Vista. Should I be?

[VApeople]

Ten years ago the roads were more dangerous than they are today.

Yeah, I think that was the observation the other poster was trying to make. Thanks for explaining that to me.

We find the roads in TV to be plenty safe and we have learned how to handle the places that we think are a little dangerous.

We are not looking forward to the increased traffic that will be on Powell Road because of the new housing being built in that area. We go to that area a lot, so I guess we will have to figure out a good way to deal with the traffic. I almost caused an accident there last week while making a turn onto Powell Road, so I sure won't do that again.

[DAVES]

Add alcohol to driving and it becomes a disaster waiting to happen. I have to wonder also, how many drivers actually took Drivers Ed. since applications taught are rarely seen here. Like stopping and yielding and lane-changing. IF you turn left always look both ways twice or more before going. NOT stopping or yielding is what is dangerous. Add in all the other infractions and it might lead to serious injury or death!! People will argue points given rather than conceeding that they quite honestly might be wrong. Speed is also a factor. JUST because y'all did it where you moved here from doesn't make it right.

Drivers ed. Truth I DID. Further TRUTH it was 55 years ago. I also wonder how many here could pass the written test for a learner's permit let alone a road test.
Conceding that they might be wrong? Not in the real world. Posts on this thread or any other. A post saying I didn't realize I was wrong-thanks for making me aware. Sadly would be a shock to any readers.