[The Great Fumar]

Yes , they were caught in a trap, and they can't get out , I know they can't go on this way ....Baby

thankya very much........ fumar

[handieman]

FYI

[sandybill2]

We were at Spanish Springs this afternoon. Golf cart accident occurred when elderly lady was pulling into a parking spot--apparently hit gas pedal instead of brake---jumped the curb and hit the wall there near the water pool. Hit the wall hard enough that her windshield fell out. She apparently also struck another parked cart and pushed it onto the curb where it hit one of the benches before being stopped by another part of the wall. They were still trying to find the owner of that cart when we left. Fortunately no one was hurt but could have been really bad had someone been walking by at the precise moment as the carts could have hit them and knocked them into the wall.

[renielarson]

Fumar

Groan.....

[chelsea24]

Fumar has left the building! wav

[dbphillips]

I'd like to believe Most golf cart drivers are courteous and careful.
My major complaint is seeing people hang their leg out the drivers side or sit in such a manner that their left knee extends outside the bounderies of the cart itself. I'm never sure that I shouldn't take the ditch whenever they confront me headon in on a narrow pathway. I really don't want to cripple somebody.
Men are the primary culprit. Such drivers seem to have no personal worries about hurting themselves. I know men are known as risk takers, but scraping or hitting a post, as well as by another on coming cart, can cause serious injuries.

[uujudy]

May I jump in here with my 2 cents? ??? In reference to the golf cart accident at Spanish Springs -- does anyone know how tall the driver was? The house we rented came with a Yamaha gas golf cart, and I could barely reach the pedals. I'm almost 5'1". In order to drive it I had to perch precariously on the very edge of the seat. I tried one of the "booster seats" at the dealer in LSL, but it wasn't much help. It pushed against my shoulders, so I could lean my upper back against the seat, but I was still perched on the edge of the seat. There was almost a foot of space between my lower back and the back of the seat. I thought my driving position was very tiring, and possibly dangerous. Does anyone know if there are ANY golf carts out there with adjustable seats? :dontknow:

PS: Handie, seatbelts wouldn't be much help in this situation. Don't you have to be sitting with your lower back against the seat for them to work properly?

[redwitch]

Judy, I don't think they make the seats adjustable but I have a friend who has pedal extensions so she can sit comfortably when driving -- she's maybe 4'10" (on her tiptoes and lying through her teeth about her height).

[uujudy]

Thanks for the info, Red! Is she able to reach the steering wheel with her pedal extensions, or does that extend, too? And yes, we shorties all lie about our height. I may actually only be almost 5'. I added the extra inch+ years ago on my driver's LIEcense. ;D Don't tell.

[Frangyomory]

Mngirl you are sooooooo right! I believe that golf cart drivers should either have mandatory lessons or require some type license. People here who have never driven before buy a golf cart and take off and let the rest of us beware!!!! I am planning to bring this to the attention of local law enforcement to see if the state of Florida or the different counties will consider this.

I am not trying to take away the ability to get around but I am trying to save a few lives. Just watch some of these folks as they tool along the road. Not a care in the world and they don't care who else is on the road either.

At least people who have a driving background know the rules and etiquette of the road.

[handieman]

Originally Posted by uujudy

May I jump in here with my 2 cents? ??? In reference to the golf cart accident at Spanish Springs -- does anyone know how tall the driver was? The house we rented came with a Yamaha gas golf cart, and I could barely reach the pedals. I'm almost 5'1". In order to drive it I had to perch precariously on the very edge of the seat. I tried one of the "booster seats" at the dealer in LSL, but it wasn't much help. It pushed against my shoulders, so I could lean my upper back against the seat, but I was still perched on the edge of the seat. There was almost a foot of space between my lower back and the back of the seat. I thought my driving position was very tiring, and possibly dangerous. Does anyone know if there are ANY golf carts out there with adjustable seats? :dontknow:

PS: Handie, seatbelts wouldn't be much help in this situation. Don't you have to be sitting with your lower back against the seat for them to work properly?

Yes Mamm. Might I suggest wooden pedal blocks for the pedals you cant reach? Maybe they could have elastic straps for quick removal so anyone else can use the pedals normally?

Just thinkin out loud :dontknow:

handie :joke:

[MnGirl]

I found it uncomfortable to drive the ParCar , it much higher than normal carts, and your legs must be longer. If you drive a EZGO you will be able to reach the gas and brake. Try it.

[uujudy]

Originally Posted by handieman

Yes Mamm. Might I suggest wooden pedal blocks for the pedals you cant reach? Maybe they could have elastic straps for quick removal so anyone else can use the pedals normally?

Just thinkin out loud :dontknow:

handie :joke:

That's great thinking out loud, Handie! I was thinking of something with velcro, but elastic would probably work better and be easier to remove for Mr. Long-legs.

[uujudy]

Originally Posted by MnGirl

I found it uncomfortable to drive the ParCar , it much higher than normal carts, and your legs must be longer. If you drive a EZGO you will be able to reach the gas and brake. Try it.

Thanks for the good information! :bigthumbsup: I'll definitely give the EZGO a try!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by MnGirl

I found it uncomfortable to drive the ParCar , it much higher than normal carts, and your legs must be longer. If you drive a EZGO you will be able to reach the gas and brake. Try it.

I have a Columbia Par Car and I'm not tall. Well, truth be known, I guess I'd actually be called short. And I am very comfortable driving the Par Car. Love it for many reasons, reliability and driving range being the top two.