Unfortunately, many go karts fit in this category and often give a family many unexpected surprises. This however can be avoided by looking for a off road type of go kart.
Off road go karts are the best choice for a normal family for many reasons. They are designed to go over bumpy outdoor terrains or to drive on roads, this makes it much simpler for a family to just pull the kart out of the garage and start having fun. Many racing go karts are made just for go kart courses and are not made to go over bumps or deal with any adverse conditions. They also usually cost some money to maintain. Again, this is not a problem with off road go karts because they are built to take some punishment.
When looking for a off road go kart for kids or your family, you must make sure that it has some normal safety enhancements. Often when off road go karting bumps, sudden stops, or even loss of control is very common. This is due to the unpredictable terrain and sometimes high speeds. These however are a minor issues with some very basic safety enhancements.
Perhaps the most simple of these is the basic seat belt. A sudden stop or bump without one could send the driver of the vehicle flying through the air and result in injury. With a seat belt this is no longer even a issue. On top of having a seat belt it is also extremely important to make sure the kart has a roll cage. A roll cage is simply a metal cage that goes around the drivers seat. If the kart happens to flip or get turned over, the roll cage protects the driver from serious injury.
Simply by understanding what you are looking for and the safety requirements you can quickly be on your way having family fun with off road go karts.
If your looking for more information on family go karts or even how to get started in go kart racing for you or your children be sure to check out Go Karts for Kids