Golf Cart Driving Safety

Owning a golf cart means convenient, comfortable, and fast transportation to locations your car can’t reach. Whether you’re cruising the streets, exploring your neighborhood, or off-roading nearby, there are a few things you should do to ensure you and those around you stay safe.

Practice Before Passengers

It can be very tempting to, just after buying a shiny new vehicle, immediately take your friends and family on a joyride. But it’s absolutely vital that you learn how to handle your golf cart before taking people along with you. Learn a bit about it first, like its turn radius, how long it takes to come to a full stop or get to full speed, and so on. Remember that the standard rear-axle brakes on a golf cart are different from what you’re used to in the average commuter vehicle. Improper or sudden braking can cause fishtailing or even flipping.

Ground Rules For Passengers

Never assume that everyone who sits in your golf cart will automatically understand the rules of golf cart safety. Remind everyone to keep their limbs inside the vehicle, avoid distracting the driver, wait for a full stop before exiting, and so on. If it’s a good rule for a rollercoaster or a consumer vehicle, it’s a good rule for a golf cart.

We hope these tips help you and yours stay safe on your next golf cart drive! If you have any questions, or if you’re looking for a new golf cart, contact us at Robinson Golf Car Supply - Show Low. We proudly serve the people of Mesa and Queen Creek, AZ, and offer two convenient locations nearby in Apache Junction and Show Low, AZ.