Go carts are a ton of fun for your kids, but you also want to make sure that they have their fun safely. It can be dangerous if you just turn your kids loose on a go cart without proper instructions for safe operation and the understanding they are operating a vehicle, albeit not a car or truck, but a vehicle none the less and they need to observe some basic common sense and safety rules to insure they and everyone around them has a great time.
First of all, make sure you and your kids know your go cart, take a little time and read the owners manual and get familiar with the operation of your cart.
Next, before you let your kids get on a go cart, make sure they are wearing an approved helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Don't use an old helmet. A helmet is good for one impact only. If you have a helmet that has been handed down or might have been dropped from a good height, always err on the side of caution and get your young go cart driver a new helmet.
Clothing should be fitted and not loose. Make sure any long hair is pulled back and better yet, tucked into the collar of your shirt or jacket. Serious injuries can result from loose clothing, shoelaces or long hair getting trapped in the moving parts of a go cart. Always tell your child to be properly seated in the go cart before starting the engine.
Go carts can be a lot of fun for your kids if you just teach them to follow a few simple safety rules and always be aware of what is going on around them.
