The Keys to Avoiding Golf Cart Accidents

Accidents in golf carts are often minor, but they can come with more serious consequences. Each year, people are seriously injured when their golf cart strikes an object, overturns or skids off of the pavement. Avoiding accidents is key to staying safe, which is why we here at Revel 42 Golf Carts & Powersports have provided ways to avoid these accidents. You can also stop by our location in Raleigh and Wilmington, North Carolina for more information. We proudly serve those from Clayton and Cary.

Follow the Laws and Regulations

You will need a driver's license to operate a golf cart. They are not toys, and golf cart owners should not allow minors or unlicensed drivers to operate them. When operating golf carts, drivers should have the appropriate type and amount of insurance required by the state, in case of an accident.

In general, drivers are prohibited from driving golf carts on public highways or on roads where the posted speed limit is greater than 35 mph. Golf cart drivers are expected to follow the rules of the road and observe the same laws as automobile drivers to avoid accidents.

Staying Safe in Your Golf Cart

Golf carts are a relatively safe mode of transportation, and their slow speed means that even accidents don't typically cause extensive damage or injuries. Accidents, however, do happen, and it pays to take steps to protect your investment and yourself. Consider the following scenario:

You're out for a leisurely drive, enjoying the warm spring air and chatting with your passenger. You turn to wave at the mail carrier, taking your eyes off the road momentarily. All of a sudden, you feel a sudden jolt as your golf cart crashes into a parked car. You step out to see that accident has caused extensive damage to the car and your cart.

These types of accidents are fairly common, as people don't typically think of golf carts in the same way that they think about cars. Their slow speed and recreational use can be deceiving. New drivers and people who rent golf carts tend to drive a bit faster than what is safe, get distracted by conversation and fail to obey traffic laws. Treating your golf cart in the same way you would a car is the best way to ensure your safety while driving.

Driving safely and avoiding accidents is crucial whether you're behind the wheel of a car or a golf cart. For more information on golf carts, visit the Revel 42 Golf Carts & Powersports showrooms in Raleigh and Wilmington, serving Clayton and Cary, North Carolina.