[cybermuda]

Why does everyone park their golf cart facing the curb?

I should have thought it would be safer to reverse in while you have right of way and can see everything clearly, rather than going in forwards then having to reverse out into the traffic when your visibility is limited?

Is there an 'official' ruling on this, or is it just personal choice?

Thank you

[Russ_Boston]

To me it's the same as pulling in with a car instead of backing in.

It's about the math.

100% of the time when you back out of a spot you'll wait for a clearing (i.e. no cars or carts approaching).

50% of the time when you go to park somewhere you'll have a car/cart behind you who may not realize that you are pulling past the spot to back in. Haven't you seen the Seinfeld episode about this?

I think it's common sense not personal preference. I think it is simply more dangerous.

[otherbruddaDarrell]

I always try and back in when traffic permits. I have a 2 seat yamaha with the optional golf bag rack that extends off the back.
If I pull in straight it sticks out farther.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by otherbruddaDarrell

I always try and back in when traffic permits. I have a 2 seat yamaha with the optional golf bag rack that extends off the back.
If I pull in straight it sticks out farther.

Huh? It gets shorter when backed in?

I guess you mean that you'd rather have the bag rack poke people in the legs instead of the cars passing by?

Sorry to be a smartass but that's just a strange answer.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Sorry to be a smartass but ...

Eeeek, We're supposed to apologize for that.

Lord, I apoligize for some of my previous and future posts.

[chuckinca]

Backing into a parking place isn't taught in driver's ed.

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[paulandjean]

neither is driving in a roundabout

[otherbruddaDarrell]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Huh? It gets shorter when backed in?

I guess you mean that you'd rather have the bag rack poke people in the legs instead of the cars passing by?

Sorry to be a smartass but that's just a strange answer.

The apx.1ft that the rack sticks out is over the curb and not in an area where people would walk in to it.
I have also had many advanced driving courses in my lifetime......flightline, defensive driving/pursuit, Smith Drivers etc., I also have cdl/hazmat and motorcylce endorsements. (no tickets/accidents in 45 years)
It is always better to pull out of a parking spot instead of backing out when possible. I do not back in when there is traffic that has to stop while I do it however.
I had been taught to back in only when you could can do it in a continuous manner.....no traffic behind you or coming towards you.

[chuckinca]

Smith Driver?

(Deliver cough drops?)


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[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by chuckinca

Smith Driver?

(Deliver cough drops?)


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Smith System is an excellent, well known driving course. Probably should be required for all drivers.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Huh? It gets shorter when backed in?

I guess you mean that you'd rather have the bag rack poke people in the legs instead of the cars passing by?

Sorry to be a smartass but that's just a strange answer.

First off, Russ the last line of this post is way out character for you.

However, I have to agree that backing in those double seated carts with the golf bag attachment is the safest way. I have on numerous occasions driven thru LSL and had to slow or actually pull to the center to avoid hitting one that has parked nose first. As to people on the sidewalk...doubt if they are walking on that one foot next to the street unless it is closing time for the square/bars. Its a wonder more are not being hit.

[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

However, I have to agree that backing in those double seated carts with the golf bag attachment is the safest way. I have on numerous occasions driven thru LSL and had to slow or actually pull to the center to avoid hitting one that has parked nose first. As to people on the sidewalk...doubt if they are walking on that one foot next to the street unless it is closing time for the square/bars. Its a wonder more are not being hit.

[Dirigo]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Huh? It gets shorter when backed in?

I guess you mean that you'd rather have the bag rack poke people in the legs instead of the cars passing by?

Sorry to be a smartass but that's just a strange answer.

I thought the same thing when I read otherbruddaDarrell's post

Then I saw his reply and it makes sense now.

Dirigo

[Dirigo]

[QUOTE=Bogie Shooter;244736]First off, Russ the last line of this post is way out character for you.

I think the smiley face applies to the whole reply...Russ doesn't have a mean bone in his whole body, IMO.

Dirigo

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Dirigo

Russ doesn't have a mean bone in his whole body

I agree, and don't anything mean into his post.