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Old 02-12-2021, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by DeanFL View Post
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My #1 rule re roundabouts.

Keep eyes and head on a swivel, NEVER go side-by-side with another vehicle, distrust all signals etc, NEVER assume that the vehicle will stop before entering the roundabout as you're approaching them, be ready to brake at any time, and ALWAYS assume the worst from other drivers.
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Correct. The two land roundabouts work great for everyone who pays attention and stays in the lane without clipping corners. They save so much time! But they require constant alertness. I usually can merge at 20 mph and rarely need to stop, but my reaction speed is fast. Plenty of people here don’t react that quickly. Yesterday I got behind someone who actually stopped at all roundabouts when there was NO oncoming traffic. I always need to be alert for people like that. Don’t ever change lanes IN a roundabout. Figure out which lane you need before you enter the roundabout and stay in it. I think the roundabouts in The Villages are marvels of clarity and good design. “Clarity and good design” are not always attributes of the minds of drivers, unfortunately.