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Old 02-16-2010, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by coffeebean View Post
Oh...now I understand, but, the circumstance you mentioned is why I ALWAYS stagger with any car that is in the roundabout. Personally, I do not enter a roundabout at the same time as another motorist. I always allow the other car to enter the roundabout before me so I can see where they are going. I always stagger and entering the roundabouts is included in my staggering. I do know others don't do this but it's their risk, not mine.
Sounds like a good idea to me. Just let the other guy go a second or so in front to be safe. I think I'll try that. Of course be careful that no one is behind you and doesn't expect/respect your delay.