[Cantwaittoarrive]

Originally Posted by beartrack

I have seen many golf carts make left turns from the cart lane across traffic. Is this something new?

It won't take long before the ones that do get thinned out of course there is always a new crop.

[Warren Kiefer]

Originally Posted by beartrack

I have seen many golf carts make left turns from the cart lane across traffic. Is this something new?

This is a dumb manuever I see every day. I simply don't understand it. If these individuals were in an auto, on a four lane highway, and in the right lanes, there is no way they would be foolish to make a left turn. While I have the soap box I would like to comment on another irk I have. It bothers me greatly that autos exiting our round-a-bouts seem to forget they have a turn signal lever. I counted 100 cars two days ago ( could only view two exits) and of that hundred, only 17 used a turn signal to indicate their intentions. WHY ???????

[paulandjean]

Lets make it simple. Have you seen people in carts getting over for a left hand turn a quarter of a mile before they turn. They hold up cars and are driving so close to oncoming cars,Not Me. I plan my turn and "LOOK" yes look to see if anyone is behind me. Yes it is very safe if you know what you are doing.Thank You

[Ooper]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

No It would not. I go out slowly from my right to left,by time I am in car lane cart lane is open

Then, IMHO, you do turn, not from the cart lane, but ffrom the inside car lane. This is not what the original post is asking. Turning left from the marked cart lane is just asking for trouble... again, just my opinion. Nuff said.

[paulandjean]

Originally Posted by Ooper

Then, IMHO, you do turn, not from the cart lane, but ffrom the inside car lane. This is not what the original post is asking. Turning left from the marked cart lane is just asking for trouble... again, just my opinion. Nuff said.

No I do not think that is what the OP is asking.

[paulandjean]

Driving a cart in the higher speed lane,with "cars" backing up behind you and incoming cars just a few feet away is real trouble. What you want to do is stay as far away from cars as possible.Driving you cart were autos are is real trouble.

[OnTrack]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

No It would not. I go out slowly from my right to left,by time I am in car lane cart lane is open, If you try to pass on my left when I am getting over you will be in center of car lane. I am right.Slow down what is your hurry.

I'm certainly not in a hurry.

Nor am I inclined to be stopped behind someone trying to make a left hand turn..........all the way across an auto traffic lane.

It seems you've changed your story a bit, so I will assume that you do the smart thing and get into the auto lane before actually making that left hand turn.

Good to hear.


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[DonH57]

For any one interested there is an article in the may issue of the POA Bulletin that covers golf cart road rules and as they list it, scenarios of rules of the road. Provided by our friends at the SCSO. Thought I would mention it to the curious.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

This is a dumb manuever I see every day. I simply don't understand it. If these individuals were in an auto, on a four lane highway, and in the right lanes, there is no way they would be foolish to make a left turn.

Making a left-hand turn in a golf cart from the far right cart lane is a recipe for disaster..... I don't get why anyone would think this is the correct way to drive.

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Making a left-hand turn in a golf cart from the far right cart lane is a recipe for disaster..... I don't get why anyone would think this is the correct way to drive.

Unfortunately I see it more often than I would like. I have several golfer friends that will NOT move into the car lane when making a left hand turn. And I cannot convince them otherwise.

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[Warren Kiefer]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

No It would not. I go out slowly from my right to left,by time I am in car lane cart lane is open, If you try to pass on my left when I am getting over you will be in center of car lane. I am right.Slow down what is your hurry.

I am always surprised at the reasoning of some people that seems to be in direct opposition to nearly 100% of the rest of the people.

[gjbl8114]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

I have made many turns like that. You have to turn your head to be safe. I try to stay out of the auto roadway as much as possible. Nothing wrong if you know your surroundings.

You may very well be testing your life insurance policy if you continue to do this. It is extremely dangerous to you, the driver behind you and oncoming traffic. You might consider getting into the flow of traffic with your indicator signal in advance, as well as your hand signal so that you avoid irritating other drivers who follow the rules of the road...

[paulandjean]

Originally Posted by gjbl8114

You may very well be testing your life insurance policy if you continue to do this. It is extremely dangerous to you, the driver behind you and oncoming traffic. You might consider getting into the flow of traffic with your indicator signal in advance, as well as your hand signal so that you avoid irritating other drivers who follow the rules of the road...

You do not have a clue,what you are talking about. I look to see if there is traffic, None GO, how hard is that. Never had any carts behind me that I interfered with. Try driving that little cart down the middle of the street with a" Semi 10 feet from your bumper. You better check your insurance policy.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

No It would not. I go out slowly from my right to left,by time I am in car lane cart lane is open, If you try to pass on my left when I am getting over you will be in center of car lane. I am right.Slow down what is your hurry.

Please look into your thoughts on this. I agree with the rest, You are putting yourself and others at risk when you cross two lanes to turn left. i.e. the cart lane and the car lane. If you are right, I would be very surprised and I always get into the car lane WHEN CLEAR and about 100 feet prior to turning left. That give the carts in the cart lane the access to go straight ahead and gives notice to cars coming up behind me of my intention to turn.