Some people underestimate the physical exertion involved in gardening and yard work, but those who have planted trees or carried heavy bags of potting soil know better. That’s why having a wheelbarrow or garden cart can be a great help, especially on hot and humid days. Having a golf cart can be even more convenient, as long as you remember to engage the parking brake before loading it up.
According to the video’s description, a woman was doing some gardening in the evening. While loading the golf cart, she accidentally dragged a bag of potting soil over the gas pedal, which also released the parking brake. This is an easy mistake to make since the accelerator and parking brake are part of the same pedal mechanism.
The golf cart immediately took off on its own, with the woman and her golden doodle in close pursuit. Miraculously, it managed to avoid hitting several parked cars, a fire pit, and a fenced-in swimming pool. It headed straight for a horse pasture, knocking down a fence and narrowly missing six colts before veering to the right and coming to a stop. Thankfully, no one, including the horses, was injured, and the damage was minimal. On a positive note, the family found the incident amusing, and we can enjoy the video as well.
While owning a golf cart may seem luxurious, it is a common convenience in many planned communities in the US that are designed for golf cart transportation. Many golf carts are equipped with headlights and turn signals, and people use them for short trips, such as going to the mailbox or visiting the local swimming pool.
As a piece of farm equipment, a golf cart actually serves a practical purpose. If you don’t need the off-road capabilities of a 4×4 ATV, a golf cart is a more affordable option. It is also environmentally friendly if you opt for an electric model. Golf carts are great for transporting people or towing small trailers to carry gardening supplies like potting soil or lumber for fence repairs.
The most important thing to remember when using a golf cart is to always engage the parking brake. There have been several incidents, such as one involving a delivery driver or a driveway mishap, where a truck rolled out of a garage due to the parking brake not being set. These incidents serve as funny but friendly reminders that setting the parking brake can greatly reduce the risk of accidents.