Golf Cart Do's and Don'ts

Newcomers Jerry and Linda love the golf cart lifestyle of The Villages. Most days their car stays in the garage as they use their Yamaha carts to go just about everywhere. Basically a safe mode of transportation, there are some basics that everyone should know. Although not experts, and still learning new things every day, they share some important basics of golf cart operation. Everyone is encouraged to learn all pertinent information relating to golf carts from official documentation provided by the manufacturer and state and local governments.
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[@Ellenllee]

"She burned rubber!"...lololololol....great video,keep them coming :),thank you.

[@dianaoneil5469]

Linda looks like she has a lot of fun in the cart! I first thought the strip light under front lights was just bling for the ladies’ carts , lol. That was great, thank you. Just don’t have left blinker on when you turn right ! Hehehehe😂

[@thomasfaucette1660]

luv jerry n Linda yall be safe

[@dynamite9143]

This was an enjoyable ride. Thanks guys!

[@Dawngeee]

Thanks. I’ve never driven a golf cart but now when I do I’ll have some basic info to go by. Love all your videos hope you never get tired of doing them!

[@CynthiaMUrban]

Thanks for the ride in the golf cart! Thoroughly enjoyed...God bless.

[@RHoDS713]

Very informative! I've never driven a golf cart so this was especially interesting and I think Linda did a great job too.

[@plekguy]

Thanks for the good driving advice. Always fun to watch your videos!

[@SweeturKraut]

I love the background music.

[@edithp.7213]

I loved this video! I knew nothing about this subject and even learned a new phrase “multi-modal trail”. Great background music too. You guys are wonderful 🤗

[@rescuelady4678]

This is a fun and informative video! Linda, you drive that cart like a pro with Jerry following close behind. 😄Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. Take care. Stay safe. 🌺🐾

[@melvinehrlich4659]

Thanks for the Diversion!🥰 Love the Calming Music. You Kids Stay Safe !🌺LINDA & Melvin

[@snapperkc9317]

Well done, Two fun carts to keep you busy!

[@fredasman04]

Great video. You done fine Linda. Stay safe out there and hope to see you both soon.

[@elizabethmortensen8464]

Those golf carts are really cute. Easy to drive! Thanks! 👍🏻

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

Thanks for the golf cart tips.

[@quiltme10]

Thank you again for the GREAT info used in TV!

[@mialorenzen3538]

That was super helpful! Thank you so much! 💕🌸🌺

[@paelzermaedche-px4qd]

I don't care about the golf cart, I just like your videos and I love Gizmo. Our S/D has a golf course and they usually have a golf cart Christmas parade, which we really enjoy. But we don't like the kids running up and down the road sometimes with 4 kids in it. I just hope nothing ever happens. Glad to see the boss - Gizmo.

[@venessariley3285]

Thank you, this video was very informative. I recently got a golf cart from SWFL golf carts in Fort Myers and I can't wait to take it out!

[@kathywood5740]

I really love golf cart rides. Thanks

[@lanaguerrant5872]

This was so helpful. I have not driven my cart much, and you answered a few questions for me. Yes, Hillsborough is a busy street. I live off of it, in Village of Lake Deaton. I guess the cart is a little slow for me, so I drive my car. Thank you for making these good videos.

[@terrie1226]

Great video on a lesson for golf cart.....we have one at our campground and I think some of the seasonal campers need a lesson too....our problem is driving too fast and not turning the lights on when it gets dark....be safe and stay healthy.

[@bobbyfitzgeraldgolf7236]

Another great video, loved it , informative and entertaining, another homerun you guys make it so much fun can't wait to see what's next. your friend Bobby.

[@stibs66]

Good information and well done. Thank you

[@donnakotoff9949]

This is great!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@kg6683]

Thank you for this. As a soon-to-be "newcomer" myself, this is really helpful!

[@pammiedoodle8693]

I love y’alls videos! That are so varied and always great and interesting information!😊👍🏼 God Bless🙏

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks Pammie!

[@ashleysmith6884]

Another fantastic video. Thank you for sharing, and I can't wait to get back over and hear that unmistakable ROAR of the engine starting :-)

[@robertfitzgerald6419]

That was amazing, I have been watching your videos for so long and never even noticed headlights, brake lights. Never noticed the turn signal on the rear view mirrors either although most of the time you’re filming from inside the golf car ( see what I did there, called it a car not cart) lol. Also with Jerry following right behind didn’t realise how fast it looks like it’s going. I know you have showed like 20 per hour but it’s really noticeable when following it. And great points like always take your keys when you leave your golf car. Cute California stops there Linda, lol. Well you did it again a great video informative and entertaining. Great job again guys. Your friend Bobby.

[@genevaparsley-dillon3811]

Good job Linda!

[@jimhunt7634]

Great video and helpful guys .. Thanks

[@yvonneandersen4611]

Love your shirts! ❤️

[@markcirrinone8276]

Thanks for a very instructive video..

[@ja6368]

Very good to know. Thanks

[@BobbyJett1]

Good information - thanks.

[@greg9647]

My father in law lived on Jem Path. Close to Sumter Landing. He passed away in 2013. Loved his cart. His was electric. It wasn't fast enough for him so he took it to a golf cart hot rod shop.😂 Used to out run all the propane powered carts. He loved the village's. Btw, he called the gas powered carts the "stink fleet". 😊. Love your videos. Brings back memories.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😁😁😁Stink fleet! Love it!

[@josea5949]

Hey Linda, just an FYI. Per Florida State Statute, You don't have to use hand signals if you have turn signals on the cart. You're only required to use hand signals if your cart does not have signals. Just wanted to share that with you. Love y'alls videos!

[@nshaver24]

Amazing vlog...and Gizmo too🥰

[@zzzzipy12]

Glad to see that Linda has her own cart! 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗

[@johnhickman9926]

love your video keep them coming an dont worry about not being expert it common sense you putting out

[@oceandreamer1958]

Thanks! I have never driven a golf cart before. So, when we arrive there, it will be my first experience. This video was really helpful!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You'll have a ball!

[@bernadettedizzine7356]

Love the music. Reminds me of Hawaii:)

[@robertlombardi2228]

Great video👍

[@janmiechiels6926]

Great video! I miss our cart....it was a 1950 Mercury look alike! Love the music on this one!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

That sounds like a fun cart!

[@tominator3]

Good topic to cover

[@jocichon2922]

Love her new ride

[@triciaallen3200]

Great video & tips on what to do & not do. :)

[@rebeccamartin4267]

Really enjoy you guys! Hope all is well with you and TV!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

All is great! Thanks!

[@dawnglusko7243]

Love your videos. This will be me and my husband in about 10 years :)

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

See you when you get here!

[@RJnSD]

Jerry, Linda and Gizmo, many thanks for the helpful golf cart do's and don'ts etiquette. Very informative and helpful! Linda, how did you know about our "California stop?" I thought that maneuver was exclusive to Californians only. Perhaps not, LOL! I must say, you and Gizmo performed that maneuver perfectly! 😊 Take good care you three!

[@anoxicfiltrationplenums]

Another good one.

[@mrsarmie3808]

This was helpful! I'm definitely getting a golf car when I get there, and it's going to be a a custom colored car!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Right on!

[@sharonfleet6388]

Linda, you are the cutest! And love your cute little golf cart too. 😊

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Sharon!😁😁

[@harryp1665]

Loved the scenery, thanks for the ride along.

[@ron5977]

It would be great if you could stop and point out where the main roads and the cart lane ends then point out the signs there where it says (Carts MERG with traffic lane). And point out that throwing a left arm out does not give golf carts the right of way. Way too many cart drivers don't slow down, ignore the signs or stop for cars. Great video's

[@kentnelson2942]

Can't go wrong with ukulele music it just makes everything OK

[@garysimms1347]

Ukes forever!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@scottduncan6991]

your closing music sounds like the music from Changing Rooms a BBC show from about 10 years ago.

[@FloridaClay]

I like that your cart shows the turn signals both high up and low down on the back. Was the top one an extra option? (I'm making a list of features I want on mine when I get one.). Like that yellow color too! Easier for other drivers to see.

[@jonstrumel8327]

Another enjoyable video. The only golf carts in Las Vegas are on the golf course. Everywhere else it’s your car driving with the cowboy drivers. Wish I had one, but there is no place to go with it without getting killed in the process. Stay safe and healthy, and always remember to wear your face masks when in public. The helmet is secondary. 😷

[@carolapostolos8929]

Thank you for the golf cart lesson.

[@carolapostolos8929]

LOVE your peach colored tees and y'all look great in them.

[@stuartmckenna835]

OK...first of all...GIZ IS BACK on CAMERA!!!!!!!!!! YEAH! Glad you were able to "work out a deal." Life is back to normal now....thank goodness! As far as Linda's driving, I know some of the things she did was to show us what NOT to do, but I am thinking the rolling stop and crossing the white line might NOT have been planned...therefore, I guess I will give Linda a "B-" overall. But if I am honest, I would say that Linda's GOLF cart driving was below PAR.

[@phukit5456]

Jerry is the Groucho Marx of The Villages . His sly wit gives me a chuckle everytime!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.

[@phukit5456]

@@JERRYANDLINDA I could tell you liked Groucho.

[@Travis_125]

I have an electric cart and love it!

[@mrsarmie3808]

I'm going to get an all electric cart when I get to the Villages. They are quieter than gas carts, aren't they?

[@Darascalguy]

You need to do a video on The Historic Side.

[@loucumng4433]

Can you park your Golf Cart outside (in your drive way) over night with a cover in the Villages?

[@Miguel195211]

Good looking cart! Is there a reason you need to add hand signals even though your regular turn signals are on?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You dont want any doubt when in proximity to a 3,000 pound vehicle.

[@phskin]

Once upon a time the golf cart parking brake could be released in two ways; hit the accelerator OR hit the regular brake pedal without touching the 'P'' portion. That kept them from the lurch when in a crowded area. Haven't driven one in a while, so I don't know about today's for sure.

[@tonia.5861]

Linda “totally paused” at the stop signs🤣🤣 (10 points for guess the movie reference there😉)

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

We are Clueless.

[@mrskfpowers]

I enjoyed this! How often do you need to put gas into your cart? Is there a gas gauge?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Yes there is a gas gauge and since we get 250 miles to a 5 gallon tank we don't put gas in very often.

[@Darascalguy]

Where can we get 2 shirts. Just love the colors

[@mrsarmie3808]

I remember from a previous video, that one of their fans made the shirts for them!

[@jacer259]

What is with the multi pool noodle? Is that like extra floaty? Or for water aerobics class? Nice video!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Swimming float. Lots of 'em here.

[@mrsarmie3808]

I was wondering that too!

[@alexbloss4163]

Linda’s cart is way cooler then Jerry’s.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁

[@matt51402]

Jerry, Now I see why you have two carts!

[@mrsarmie3808]

QUESTION: Are seat belts required to be worn in golf cars in Florida? What about in regular cars?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

No, and yes to cars.

[@DozyStone]

Almost had a bad accident with one of these because I turned the wheel and floored it from a parking spot. These things accelerate so quickly and the one I had didn't have power steering. Nearly smashed it.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

I think they have come a long way since then.

[@marymarchionda9061]

Linda, I hope your health is better, did you have the surgery for your heart? Hope you are all well💐

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Yes, a year ago! I am doing just fine. Thank you!

[@bobbertolino8474]

At 6:18 for a moment I thought Linda was flipping you the bird!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

She might have!😁😁😁

[@lisa9867]

Are there golf cart driving classes available at The Villages? I think I'd feel safer with a class or two before I drove one. I'm thinking of moving there but I'm waiting for the pandemic to be over before I visit.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Yes. It is wise to get comfortable before venturing out... but they are easy to drive. Don't worry.

[@mrsarmie3808]

I don't live in the Villages yet, but I do know that YES they do offer a class for the Villagers on golf cars!

[@nf2885]

Do the carts come with your property or do you have to purchase or rent them? What is the cost? Is it required to have a cart ?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Carts are not required. Most people have them some people have two. Many homes have an extra garage attached just for their golf carts. Golf carts can cost anywhere from $2000 for an older model or up to $16000 for a brand new state-of-the-art model. They do not ordinarily come with a house you can buy them from an individual or you can buy them from one of the many dealers in the area.

[@dianaoneil5469]

I guess those stop signs are just suggestions in TV 😀

[@kathyphifer7546]

We have an $850 license fee per cart, per year. If we don’t stop well behind the stop line (not the crosswalk) that’s an automatic $350 moving violation ticket enforced by our local police. Don’t mess with Texas!

[@mykvalentin]

We have the same exact color of golf cart but ours is electric... We named ours Bumblebee..

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Sweet!🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@garysimms1347]

What's the attraction of a golf cart over a car for getting around? You already have one for playing golf? Easier to maneuver?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Yes they are easy to maneuver. Easy to park, the wind in your face, the smell of the road kill, it's all good.😁😁

[@cametientaucoeur]

Thank you a Linda for, deliberately, showing us the error of our way - rolling through stops, leaving turn signal on. We all know, normally, you are a cautious driver & used it as a teaching example... However, It was kind of early to give me a heart arrhythmia, as you left turned & crossed all the lanes in one felt swoop. I suspect you felt stressed being filmed? I loved looking @ Gizmo’s soft neck/ chest silky fur. What a sweet companion. Jeanne

[@stephaniekeith5835]

Love that tropical music playing! Didn’t Linda have a block for her accelerator at one time so she could reach the pedal better? I’m finding I need one for my longer trips, my short legs get tired. Could you share where you got it, please?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Stephanie they sell those just about everywhere that deals with golf carts and you can get it on Amazon as well. The reason she is not using one now is that she has adjustable seats in her golf cart, which allows her to scoot that seat way up and she can reach the pedal no problem at all.

[@stephaniekeith5835]

THE VILLAGES FLORIDA NEWCOMERS Thanks! I ordered one on Amazon!

[@robertamcroy7938]

So the only time you drive in regular lane is when you are going to make left turn? If cart has turn signal why was Linda doing hand signals too?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You don't want to take any chances with a 3000 pound vehicle coming up!

[@geyser3445]

Curious to see what the engine looks like and any maintenance required.

[@georgel1948]

Our golf cart looks like a red 55 Chevy. It is fun to drive.

[@ericriddle3158]

Linda ,love ur cute little yellow golf cart. give Gizzy a hug and kiss for me!

[@rickypastille]

We take our little Malti-Poo Winston on a golf cart ride every day. It breaks up our day and Winston loves it. It's one of the joys of living in the Villages.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@conniebowman9616]

What the pool noodle on the back for?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Floating in the pool. 😁

[@cindyg6407]

Nice video thanks Stop. Slightly tap on pedal

[@timothymorrison2214]

Gas or electric? Which is better? price? Thank you!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Gas or electric is all a matter of opinion. Both can work well. Gas will have a much larger range up to 250 miles between fill ups. The prices to each will be similar. You will probably find 90% of the carts or more here in the villages are gas.

[@doowoplover1932]

That was a very informative video. However, I noticed two things that you may want to correct. At app 5:46, you kicked the tire with the front of your foot. By doing that, you can easily break or fracture your toes. Instead of doing that, if you want to get a feel for the pressure in the tires, use the heel of your foot. At app 9:40 , you rolled through the stop sign. A stop sign is just that, it directs you to make a complete stop before proceeding. A good way to always fully stop, is when you apply the brake, count to three, then check the traffic and then proceed when it is safe to do so. Once again, not a criticism, but constructive advice. Keep up the good work.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Always appreciated, thanks!

[@iron1215]

i would prefer a audio sound for turn signals...

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Self cancelling is even better. The audio just reminds you to turn them off.

[@kennethgottschalk6056]

I don't know why all golf carts don't have auto turn signal shutoff like on automobiles.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

WE WISH!

[@MyMason100]

That would make sense !!

[@tonia.5861]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@bilyclub]

Most of the newer ones do . It also depends where you buy the golf car at.

[@fredkaminski6138]

If the cart has turn lights, why use hand signals?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

I like to leave no doubt when dealing with two ton automobiles.

[@wademckinnon2429]

For safety reasons you may want to wear sneakers instead of flip flops. Wow, that main highway is scary.