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Originally Posted by Ooper
I have seen 100's of posts on the proper procedure of navigating a roundabout and we still seem to be no closer to this solution than we were back in the 90's when the 1st roundabout was built. I have seem many recommendations, by drivers, observers and even the police. IMHO, I can only see one fool proof way of navigating a roundabout without the possibilty of getting into an accident. The sheriffs pamphlet does not even accomplish this. If everybody followed this simple procedure, I think it would solve all the problems. One simple rule... if you enter a roundabout with the intention of exiting on the first exit, then enter in the right hand lane and exit from the right hand lane. All others, need to enter the roundabout in the left hand lane, and exit on the left lane of the exit road without making a lane change. There would be no overlapping of exits and therefore, no accidents. If somebody can find fault with this, please post a reply so we can all learn. Even with the sheriffs suggestion of staying in the right lane for up to 2 exits, there could be possibilities of somebody from a previous entrance cutting you off if you do not exit on the first exit. There are some roundabouts in TV with 3 exits, some with 4, and even with 5. Sometimes, "going straight" thru a roundabout, does not necessarilly mean "going staright". But most important of all, and safest, yield to anybody in the roundabout to begin with, and always keep your eyes moving.
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Yes, Yes, Yes, I agree!
This is what I was saying in another thread, the one about the car/truck going through the roundabout. So to all those who keep saying if you are in my way when I am going straight (from the left lane) than you are at fault because you are in the right lane is just wrong. You must keep in mind the person can go past their right turn to keep going straight.
As the brochure says:
4. EXITING: As you exit the roundabout, be aware of
vehicles traveling on the outside of the circulatory
roadway that may continue to circulate around the
roundabout.
So give coffebean a break!