[Stub3434]

I have been a resident of TV for 14 years. When we arrived the only roundabout was the one surrounding the OB Hills country club. Shortly after that the north Morse Blvd roundabout came into being. Population of TV at that time was just short of 11,000 so not much traffic. With no experience or information as to how to navigate the roundabouts, I stuck to the outside lane regardless of where I intended to exit. As more roundabouts came into being, many conflicting opinions arose, including those of local newspapers and law enforcement organizations. About a year ago I came across a brochure put out by Sumter County and the Sumter County Sheriff Department. Some time later an identical brochure was published by the State of Florida. The rules set forth by these brochures are the same ones repeated and explained by Russ Boston in this forum. These rules are simple: 1. Don't enter until both approaching lanes are clear. 2. Use the outside lane if you want to take the first right or continue straight through. 3. Use the left lane to go straight through, turn left or make a U-turn. I have been driving roundabouts using these rules for over a year now with no problem. I think rule #1 is the most misunderstood and causes most of the problems on the roundabouts. Another major problem (in my estimation) is that various law enforcement personnel hand out the brochures, but at the same time advise you not to use those methods and that you should only use the outside lane. Another advisory is stay alert and use your turn signals.