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Article: Dear Abby|Child driving golf cart recipe for disaster
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- Courier News (Elgin, IL)
- Article date:
- February 8, 2007
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Dear Abby:May I respond to the assertion that letting the 6-year-old drive a golf cart is unsafe (Dec. 31)? Six-year-olds routinely drive go-carts, motorcycles and the like recreationally. Most competitive leagues have divisions especially for them (peewee leagues). As long as they have the proper protective gear, this is in no way child endangerment.
I drove a motorcycle and go-cart at the age of 5, and 31 years later, I attribute my spotless driving record to the early and vast experience I have. - Al M. in Boise, Idaho
Dear Al: The grandmother who wrote that letter ("Seriously Worried in Florida") stated that she felt the golf cart was too big and powerful for the safety of her ...