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Originally Posted by bsloan1960
We were in a double- 2 lane round about, in the right lane. As I was about to pass a right hand turn and continue on in the round about, a driver next to me in the left lane made a sudden turn in front of me to exit the round about. I had to slam on the brake to avoid getting hit.
This started me thinking- If you are in the left lane of the round about you always run the risk that someone in the right lane will be in your way when it's time for your exit. Just because you have been passing right turns without taking them- someone just entering on the right could be in your way when you take the 3rd exit.
What am I missing? is there a way for someone in the right lane to avoid getting hit by a driver turning in from the left- or is it 100% trusting every driver in the left to not hit you? Seems like a crap shoot.
Thanks
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I use my right blinker to let people know I’m turning right, but I also make sure that I am either well forward of, or to the rear of anyone to my right. If in doubt, I go around again. The problem usually stems from someone entering immediately before my right exit. The blinker always seems to delay their entry.