Are you new to driving a golf cart? If so, this guide is for you. Read on for some beginner tips on golf cart operation from the team at ICON® Superstore, and feel free to contact us with any questions! ICON® Superstore is your local golf cart dealership in the Phoenix area, with locations in Sun City West, Scottsdale, and Oro Valley, AZ. We look forward to serving you.
Preparing to Drive
Before starting your new golf cart for the first time, make sure to read the owner’s manual. The manual contains important, model-specific instructions on how to operate and maintain your golf cart. Once you are prepared to start driving, make sure you and your passengers have your seatbelts fastened, and explain these basic safety rules to your passengers: always remain seated when the golf cart is in motion, and keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle.
Starting the Engine
Starting your golf cart is as simple as turning the key in the ignition. Just keep in mind that your golf cart may not make the loud engine noise you might be used to from driving a larger vehicle. If you have an electric golf cart, it will be especially quiet!
Accelerating
If you are already used to driving a car, you should find it pretty easy to operate a golf cart. To start rolling, simply press the right (accelerator) pedal, and press down harder to accelerate. Remember to start slow and give yourself time to learn how your golf cart handles before experimenting with higher speeds. Even as an experienced driver, you should never floor the accelerator – always take the time to increase your speed gradually.
Braking
You can bring your golf cart to a stop by removing your foot from the accelerator and pressing down the brake pedal to its left. Unless you have to stop suddenly to prevent a collision, you should never slam down the brake pedal: instead, use the same gradual approach you would use on the accelerator. This will bring your golf cart to a slow, smooth stop.
We hope you found these golf cart driving tips helpful! If you want to learn more, we invite you to consult the team here at ICON® Superstore. We proudly serve Sun City West, Scottsdale, and Oro Valley, AZ, and our neighbors from Phoenix and Buckeye.