Quote:
Originally Posted by collie1228
I know I'm repeating myself as I've made this point before, but why would anyone want to use the left lane in the roundabout if they are going straight ahead (continuing on the same road)? I know the rules say either left or right lanes are optional in that situation, but I always stay in the right lane when going straight ahead. This way I never have to worry about anyone to my right as long as I've yielded to any other vehicle in the circle. I find my biggest problems with roundabouts is that I don't always pay enough attention to my speed when entering. When I'm paying attention my speed at entrance, I never seem to have any problem negotiating them.
|
I agree. I usually try to be in the right lane if I'm going straight so I won't have to worry about someone trying to exit at the third exit (a left turn). However, especially when going south there sometimes are cars filling the right lane and I can't safely get over to the right before the roundabout. Then I usually slow so the car to my right is in front and I can make sure they are also going straight or hit the brakes if they cut in front of me.
I will admit that roundabouts require a little forethought as you approach.