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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr
I'm from Mass and I think they're fine.
It's obvious but I'll say it. In round abouts, or on any road in The Villages or elsewhere, you have to understand the rules of the road and constantly be vigilant for those who don't. You have to drive defensively.
I had someone enter a round about in the right lane next to me and go to the third exit. I slowed down and let him go. My wife looked at me and said, "How did you know he was going to do that?" I said, "I expect everyone to do it."
We have a lot of people who are new here. We have a lot of snowbirds. We have a lot of people who never had to deal with round abouts. Those of us who have been here a while and are here all the time and have learned what to do in round abouts need to watch out for those to haven't.
Those of us that drive carefully and reasonably need to be responsible for those that don't.
Is any of that fair? Is any of it right? No, of course not. But do you want to get in a car accident or not? My father had a saying. "If you'd like, they can put ""I was right"" on your tombstone".
Always expect other drivers to do the wrong thing and you'll reduce the chances of your being involved in an accident.
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Roundabouts are becoming more common in other community's traffic planning. If there aren't roundabouts "where I'm from" don't be surprised if they "suddenly" appear in your absence.