What are the requirements for driving a kart?
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The requirements for driving a kart include personal equipment and fees. Below are the precautions for kart driving: 1. Note 1: After wearing the equipment, enter the kart from the left side, stepping into the left side of the body with your left foot first, followed by your right foot stepping into the right side. Lean your body forward while holding the upper part of the steering wheel with both hands to maintain your center of gravity. Don't worry about your weight causing frame deformation, as the kart's frame is made of sturdy steel tubes. 2. Note 2: Once seated, extend your legs naturally with a slight bend, placing both feet on the pedals on either side. The left pedal is the brake, and the right is the accelerator. Since karts are very low, enter the vehicle slowly to avoid injuring your back. After sitting down, track staff will help fasten your seatbelt. If the seatbelt feels too loose, you can ask the staff to tighten it. 3. Note 3: The steering ratio of a kart is 1:1, and there is no power steering, so the best positions to hold the steering wheel are at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Avoid holding the wheel elsewhere, as kart tracks are short and narrow with relatively sharp turns. Proper steering wheel grip helps prevent understeering.
When I first got into karting, I was curious about the requirements. After playing for several years, I can now share: the minimum age is 8 or older, otherwise it might be hard to reach the pedals. The height requirement is generally above 1.2 meters—my child had to start with a kid-specific kart. A helmet is mandatory for head protection; I wore one on my first track run and felt much safer. You also need to sign a safety agreement confirming you don’t have health issues like heart disease or high blood pressure, which the venue staff will check. Beginners should consider a basic training course to learn starting and turning techniques—don’t rush to speed up, but gradually build control. Cost-wise, it’s affordable, with regular sessions at 50-100 RMB per run, but frequent players often upgrade gear, like buying anti-slip gloves for better grip. Overall, karting is fun with simple rules—just avoid reckless speeding and always follow instructions.
