Your Guide to Operating a Golf Cart Safely

Whether you use your golf cart to get around your favorite golf course or take your family around the neighborhood, you want to prioritize safety when operating your vehicle. Although golf carts can’t go beyond 25mph, they do come with their own safety concerns. Be sure to take these seriously, or you might jeopardize your safety and the safety of others around you.

Thankfully, some planning and precautions can help you stay safe and boost your golf cart driving experience. Here are a few safety tips to get you started.

Wear Your Seatbelt

Before you start the engine, wear your seat belt, and encourage any passenger to wear theirs, too. Golf cart-related injuries are common, and wearing a seat belt can help you stay safe when driving your vehicle.

Drive Defensively

Although golf vehicles can’t reach speed higher than 20- 25 miles per hour, you want to practice defensive driving when operating your model. This means you should be aware of your surroundings and look for any obstacles on your path. You should also be vigilant of other vehicles around you and give yourself extra time to stop after applying your brakes.

Avoid Rough Terrain

Golf carts are designed for paved roads and well-maintained paths. That’s why you should avoid driving your model over rough terrain. This can damage your golf cart and put your safety at risk.

Stay Focused

Distractions are dangerous, and you want to avoid getting distracted when driving your golf vehicle. Ensure that your hands are on the wheel, your eyes are on the road, and never use your phone or eat when operating your model.

We hope you find this guide helpful when operating your golf cart. If you need more safety advice or help upgrading your golf vehicle to the latest model, visit Sunrise Camping Center. Our dealership is in Hickory, NC, and we proudly serve our friends from Charlotte and Asheville—so stop by today.