GOLF CART SAFETY

St. Thomas University

Physical Plant - Environmental Compliance & Risk

Management

PURPOSE OF TRAINING

To prevent injury to pedestrians, utility cart operators and their passengers.

Establish requirements for operating procedures, laws, operator and supervisor accountability and enforcement.

CARTS VS. CARS

Carts roll easierCarts always operate near pedestriansCarts run silentlyOther motor vehicles have the right-of-wayCenter of gravity is lower then most vehiclesIn a collision – the cart ALWAYS loses!

CARTS SPEEDING

GUIDELINES TO OPERATE A CART

ALL users must have a current/valid drivers’ license Drivers must be 18 year of age or olderMUST undergo golf cart trainingMUST comply will all traffic laws and signsDrivers and passengers MUST remain seated while the vehicle is movingDO inspect the golf cart before each useReduce speed, use extra care in inclement weather

GUIDELINES TO OPERATE A CART

The bed of the cart is not meant for passengers

Do not exceed weight capacity

Sudden stops or changes in direction may result in loss of control

Keep hands and feet inside at all times when cart is moving (operator & passenger)

Parking brake must be set when not in transit

Never exceed the number of available seats for the number of passengers

GUIDELINES TO OPERATE A CART

NO smoking in any University vehicle, including golf carts

DO not text and drive while in operation

Slow down before and during turns

Always check behind the vehicle before backing

WHAT DOES THIS MEANS?

WARNING

WARNING

PEDESTRIANS

Pedestrians ALWAYS have the right of way

Avoid sidewalks when possible

Drive slow

USE YOUR BRAIN!

Always tie down your load

Always set your brake once you get to your destination

Turn off engine

Take the key

CONCLUSION

Is it permissible to allow three passengers in a two-seat golf cart?

Who should have the right of way when driving a golf cart?

Should operators and passengers remain seated while the golf cart is moving?

Is smoking allowed while operating a golf cart?

Texting while driving in a golf cart is alright as long as you go slow?

REGISTER!

Now that you have completed the training module, you are still not authorized to drive a golf cart until you have completed the online quiz and registration.

Please click on the below button for the quiz and registration!

QUIZ & REGISTRATION

Questions?

Contact:Monique N. BrijbasiManager, Environmental Compliance & Risk Management

(305) 628-6648mbrijbasi@stu.edu