This is so true. On US 20 in NY, the 14 mile stretch of road from Auburn to Seneca Falls has just 1 area to pass. I can't count the number of times I would get stuck behind some jerk driving 40 (limit is 55), but when we get to the passing zone the jerk is up to 80, then back to 40 after the passing zone. I had to learn how to accelerate to 95 real quick to pass them.

and how much do you pay for auto insurance?

I've got a new 2017 Yamaha EFI that is clocked at doing just shy of 20 with two people aboard on flat ground. In it, we get passed maybe once every couple of days by people clearly going over 20. It's tempting to get bent out of shape, honk and holler and wonder where cops are when you need them, but we're freshly retired and trying to learn to just relax and let little stuff like that go. I'm just not going to be in a hurry any more and not going to let myself worry about others who are in a hurry.

Yep. :thumbup:


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I get passed quite a bit going 19.9 MPH but it doesn't bother me at all.

My cart can do 19.5 mph maximum and the governor stops it from going over that, when going downhill. Probably does 19 mph most of the time.

Getting passed by someone is neither a man or woman thing. It's a human nature thing. Most people feel they are going too slow and they are trying to get somewhere as quickly as possible.

Usually, I get passed once or twice a week. I don't let it bother me as long as they don't endanger me. If I need to get there more quickly, I would take my car.

Just sayin.............I occasionally stop for a couple of minutes if I am behind a smelly gas cart as I don't want to inhale their fumes.

BTW - I always wear seat belts as too many people get injured when ejected from a cart. It's a safety issue for me.

I get passed , every other mile it seems. and I do 19.9mph.............

He may be related to some of the jerks driving up 95 moving over to the far left lane then dropping below 50 in a 70 zone creating a real dangerous situation. One trip up north passing thru Georgia one of these clowns happened to do his stunt in front of a state trooper. His trip was soon lengthened.LOL

A neighbor has an electric cart that goes either 20 or 25 MPH by flipping a switch on the dash. He told me he only flips to 25 MPH to pass slower carts...And he said he rarely uses the 25 MPH mode because at 20 MPH, he is the slowest cart and gets passed all the time.

I never once have been passed when driving anywhere on the Hysterical Side but have had 4 near misses with cars and carts going the wrong way around the Water Tower Circle. The main dilemma with getting passed is not the passing itself but the commentary from the passer. When I see someone wanting to get in front I slow down to let them go go go. Why wouldn't I help them before they hurt themselves or others. I don't creep along but I won't be forced into a mistake either. That was my point before.

Nobody post about driving their car and getting passed. Try driving 441 or I 75 without being passed. Who really cares if someone passes them?

Not much at all, probably the lowest rate they have since in 40+ years of driving I've never had a ticket and never had an accident. On those rare occasions that I have significantly exceeded the speed limit, I'm still 1000 times a better driver than the bozo causing the problem. Like the TV commercial, It's not how fast you drive, it's how well you drive fast.

Within reason. :)

Not any where near as much pass I pass other golf carts.

I did have someone pass me a few months ago that shocked me. His cart had to be going 35mph.

While riding in my gas golf cart, I am often passed by other carts. My cart travels at 20.1 downhill and 19 uphill. This is a new cart, and my previous electric cart ran faster. Just last week, a cyclist in full riding gear and expensive bike, overtook my gas cart. I remind myself that I am retired and in no hurry