Once found only on the golf course, golf carts have begun to be an all-purpose method of transportation in any small area, such as universities and stadiums. Although the golf cart seems like a safe mode of movement, mishaps and injuries can still occur. Therefore, it is vital that you follow the correct method of operation when driving. By following all procedures, you can keep yourself, your passengers and bystanders safe.
Step 1
Place the key in the golf cart ignition and turn it to the "On" position. The golf cart ignition is usually set into the dash and not on the steering column as in a car. It will most likely be on the right-hand side of the wheel.
Step 2
Place the cart into the forward gear. Usually you put the cart into gear with either a button that you press or a lever that needs to be moved into this gear. Most golf carts have only three gears---forward, neutral and reverse---while automobiles usually also have a high and low gear. The switch is set into the dash next to the ignition.
Step 3
Press the gas pedal of the cart, which is on the right, with your right foot to release the parking brake. Hold down this pedal to make the cart move forward. Although a golf cart's gas pedal is in the same location as the gas pedal on a car, a golf cart may be powered by electricity or gasoline.
Step 4
Use the steering wheel to turn the cart to the left or right. The cart will go in the direction you turn the wheel. Many golf carts have top speed limits that keep them from moving too fast. However, depending on the slope and terrain, it is possible to get them up to a higher speed then they normally would go.
Step 5
Remove your foot from the gas pedal. Press down the brake pedal---the pedal on the left---with your right foot to slow the cart down.
Step 6
Press the brake pedal all the way down once the cart is stopped until you hear a click. This click means the parking brake is locked.
Tips and Warnings
- When in reverse, the golf cart may beep to warn bystanders that the cart is moving backward. When steering the cart, you may have some difficulty in tight spaces. The steering wheel is directly connected to the wheels and does not have power steering. It is easier to turn the cart if you are moving at full speed.
- Be careful not to turn the cart over, as golf carts can be top-heavy.
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