There are so many issues involved with driving roundabouts, that I've seen, growing up here.
My husband was side swiped because he was in the left lane taking the 2nd exit when someone in the right lane tried to cross over into the left lane AT the 2nd exit. With Florida being a no-fault state, he was issued a ticket.
Also, coming out of the roundabout when there's a bypass lane, such as on Buena Vista by Sumter Landing and Stillwater. I can't count how many times I've been in the left lane and someone coming out of the bypass lane has tried to merge into my lane. Not looking, no turn signal, and not slowing down. Luckily, I don't trust ANYONE on the road, and I always double check every car coming out of the bypass. Everytime, I hit my horn and my brakes, but they never stop. If I had to count, probably about 5 times this has happened. ALWAYS check your blind spots!!!!
Also, again, people take them WAY too fast. I noticed someone saying they take the right lane at 35MPH. That's too fast. I believe the suggested speed is 25MPH, correct me if I'm wrong, and that still can be too fast if you're not paying attention.
I wish everyone took these roundabouts more seriously than they do, and I love the brochure that they give out and you linked! It really helps everyone learn, correctly. When my husband was side-swiped, he received one, along with the other driver, and we went home to read it to see how that could've been avoided.
Best way to go into, assume no one knows how to drive xD
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