Silver Lake Buggy Rentals

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	Frequently Asked Questions Find answers here!
	What do I need to rent a buggy? Can I take something to drink with me in the dune buggy? Will I get lost? How will I know when my time is up? What if I get stuck? Can we get 3 people in a buggy? Can we change drivers? How old do you have to be? How fast are the dune buggies? Will I get sand on me? "I am a good driver and will not have an accident. Why do I have to pay a security deposit?" Can these buggies flip over? Are these buggies safe? Can we take children in the buggies? Will the sand dunes be crowded? Still have more questions?

	What do I need to rent a buggy? You need a valid driver's license with you at the time of rental. You will also need a time telling devise and you need some type of protective eye covering. TOP Can I take something to drink with me in the dune buggy? Yes you can - as long as it is nonalcoholic. We recommend a soft drink or water with a re-closable top. TOP Will I get lost? The off road vehicle area is approximately 450 acres. It is well marked around the perimeter and the exit is at the South East corner of the area. One can travel in the buggy from the farthest point on the north to the exit in less then 15 minutes if you take a direct route. Just keep Lake Michigan to your right and you will get to the exit area with no problem. TOP How will I know when my time is up? You will need to have a watch or cell phone with the time on it with you. You will be told what time your buggy is due back when you are ready to leave the staging area. TOP What if I get stuck? Most people get stuck at least once. These buggies have safety limits and, depending on the sand conditions the day of your rental as well as your driving experience in the sand, you may not be able to climb all of the hills. This is not a carnival ride and, as the driver, it is your responsibility to operate the vehicle within its abilities. If you get stuck, turn the car off, get out, unbury the wheels, turn it around and go in a different direction. People on the dunes are very helpful and, if you need help, most people will be happy to assist in any way they can. TOP Can we get 3 people in a buggy? NO! Each person must have a seat and seat belt. Our cars seat 2 people. TOP Can we change drivers? Yes, as long as they have presented a valid drivers license to the counter person at Silver Lake Buggy Rentals prior to leaving for the sand dunes. All valid drivers will be issued wrist bands. If you do not have a wrist band, you may not drive. The person who rented the buggy and signed the contract will be liable no matter who is driving. TOP How old do you have to be? You must be 16 with a valid license to drive. You must be 18 with a valid license to rent a buggy. TOP How fast are the dune buggies? They can achieve a top speed of 45 MPH. However, you must remember to drive at a speed that is safe for the driving situation. TOP Will I get sand on me? Yes, absolutely. Also, if you drive through the water, you will get wet and, if you drive on a lot of hills, you will get bounced around. Pregnant women should not drive or ride in the dune buggies. TOP "I am a good driver and will not have an accident. Why do I have to pay a security deposit?" Nobody sets out to damage a dune buggy, but accidents do happen. The renter is responsible for all damages to the buggy, passengers, and other persons or vehicles involved in any accidents. Any remaining rental time plus the $300 damage deposit will be forfeited in the event of an accident. If the damages incurred are in excess of the $300 damage deposit, the balance will be charged as well. TOP Can these buggies flip over? While very difficult, it is possible. Flipping a buggy is a result of reckless driving. You will lose your security deposit. You may get injured. You will most likely be issued a reckless driving ticket by the DNR. TOP Are these buggies safe? Yes. These buggies are very safe. They are built with a low center of gravity so they are not tippy and the passengers are in a 4 point harness inside a complete roll cage. They are the safest type of vehicle on the dunes. TOP Can we take children in the buggies? Yes. If a child is younger than 4 or is under 40 pounds, they must be in a car seat. The child may NOT sit in another person's lap. Children must not share seats! TOP Will the sand dunes be crowded? They can be. The sand dunes are the busiest in July and the first three weeks in August. The three holidays are very busy. If you visit during those times there will be a lot of traffic on the sand dunes. TOP Still have more questions? Please let us know if you have more questions by contacting us by any of the means listed on our "Contact Us" page, located HERE. Thank you. TOP
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