Golf cart training program.

1. Driving Safety
Golf Cart Vehicles
Qatar University

2. Types of Utility Vehicles
• Golf Carts
• Gator Vehicles
• Toro Vehicles

3. What are you driving?
• Did you know that defensive driving applies
NOT ONLY to licensed vehicles such as
cars and trucks but also to unlicensed
vehicles such as golf carts and Gators?

4. Carts, cars… what’s the
difference?
• Carts roll easier
• Carts always operate
near pedestrians
• Carts run silently
• Other motor vehicles
have the right-of-way

5. QATAR University Guidelines for
Use of Golf Carts
• Applies to ALL operators of Golf carts
• Drivers must be 18 years of age or older
• All drivers must be trained in Golf cart operation
• ALL employees operating Golf carts must comply
with all traffic laws
• Employees are responsible for understanding and
complying with the manufacturer’s operating
recommendations

6. What about…
• Golf Cart – rules of
the road apply:
• You must obey traffic
signs and signals
• Pedestrians have the
right-of-way
• You must obey
campus speed limits

7. GOLF CART SAFETY PROCEDURES
 The following are basic rules of operating and maintaining golf carts. The
maximum speed of a golf cart depends upon the terrain over which it is
being driven, the weather conditions, and the total weight of the golf cart
and passengers and any materials being carried.
 Before driving any golf cart, the operator should conduct a pre-trip safety
inspection to check the following:
 Fluids – perform a quick check under the vehicle to ensure nothing is
leaking
 Tires – check all tires for proper air pressure
 Controls – the brakes, accelerator and steering should all respond properly
and move freely
 Lights and Horn – make sure they work properly
 If anything is missing, broken, damaged or otherwise not working properly,
do not use the golf cart. Immediately take action to remove the golf cart
from service.

8. GOLF CART SAFETY PROCEDURES
1. A golf cart should be operated at a speed equivalent to a well-paced walk but
no faster than 15 mph.
2. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way. If the golf cart is being operated on
a sidewalk, the operator should pull off of the sidewalk or stop the unit when
approaching pedestrians.
3. Golf carts should be operated in QU on streets or roadways whenever possible.
4. Qatar University sidewalks should be used only where streets and/or parking
lots are not available, and then only to the nearest adjacent street or parking lot.
5. Golf cart operators must slow down and honk the horn at all intersections.
6. Golf cart operators must use the safety mirrors at each intersection to ensure
pedestrian safety at Qatar University.
7. Golf cart operators will reduce speed when turning or passing through
doorways.

9. GOLF CART SAFETY PROCEDURES
8. Avoid distractions while operating a golf cart. Be safe and attentive. Do not
use a cell phone while operating a golf cart.
9. Operating a golf cart on a sidewalk is permissible for employees having to
transport equipment to or from a work site but then only from the nearest
location.
10. Most golf carts used are designed to carry a driver and one passenger. A
golf cart should not be operated with more passengers than it is designed to
carry.
11. Drivers and passengers must remain seated while the vehicle is moving.
12. When driving a golf cart, avoid excessive speed, sudden starts or stops, and
fast turns.
13. Drive straight up and down slopes to reduce the risk of
passenger ejections or rollover.

10. Pre-trip Check
• Conduct a visual
check of the cart
before driving
• Do the breaks work?
• Check for correct tire
pressure

11. Pre-trip Check - Continued
• Check for obstacles
or pedestrians around
the vehicle
• Adjust mirrors
• Check lights & turn
signals
• Be sure everything is
properly stored

12. Pedestrians
• Pedestrians have the
right of way
• Avoid sidewalks
when possible
• Drive slow
• Avoid driving during
class change times , if
possible.
• Avoid driving on the
grass unless
necessary

13. Night Driving
• If you are driving at night does the cart have:
– working headlights?
– brake lights?
– turn-signal lights
• Drive cautious – pedestrians may not see you
coming.
• Check the lights before driving at night.

14. Leaving the Vehicle Unattended
• Do not dismount
vehicle before it has
come to a complete
stop
• Engage the brake
• Turn off the engine
• Take the key

15. After all….
The whole idea is to get
your job done without
endangering either
yourself or others!