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Old 01-29-2025, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
As has been explained numerous times, there is no ambiguity. If the signs are followed, if the rules are followed, if (apparently not-so) common sense is followed then there is no problem.

The right/outer lane enters the RB and either turns right or goes straight, just as it would at the signalized intersection at Morse and 44.

The left/inner lane enters the RB and either goes straight or turns right, just as it would at the signalized intersection at Morse and 44.

If there is a car already in the RB and approaching where you are about to enter then you yield, just as you would at the signalized intersection at Morse and 44.

If the right/outer lane continues to go around then it is making a left hand turn which is improper and dangerous, just as it would be at the signalized intersection at Morse and 44.

If the left/inner lane exits at the first exit then it is making a right hand turn which is improper and dangerous, just as it would be at the signalized intersection at Morse and 44.

It really is that simple.
You are correct and there is a mistake I made once and only once. I assumed if the right/outer lane was vacant, that I could enter the roundabout. I didn’t think there would be conflict with a car on the inner lane. That was my mistake because that car was exiting at his 2nd or 3rd turn correctly but I was now blocking him because I was going to my second exit. I won’t make that error again.