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Old 06-29-2025, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by thevillages2013 View Post
If you drive the traffic circles at 10 mph then you are part of the problem not part of the solution. I try to get in and out of a roundabout as quickly as possible driving as close to 20 mph as possible. Also , all the turn signals being used improperly in the traffic circles is overwhelming. If you are in the proper lane for your exit there is no need for the use of blinkers. If you trust someone’s turn signal in a roundabout you’re rolling the dice!
Turn signals are required by law when making a turn. That is the most likely reason some people use them.
A good use is by Lane 1. When they need to exit a two lane circle, they must cross over Lane 2 to exit. A turn signal tells anyone in Lane 2 that they must slow down and let him exit the circle since Lane 1 has the right of way.
The above is for the two lane circles with both lanes having the ability to exit when "going straight".