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Old 12-12-2011, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by brostholder View Post
I always try to use my blinker in the roundabouts. When approaching the roundabout if I am going to go right, I put my right blinker on. Going straight, no blinker, and if going left, I get in the left lane and put my left blinker on, but after I pass half-way I put my right blinker on. But I don't believe I have ever seen anyone else using their directionals in the roundabouts.
If you are not using your turn indicator in the roundabouts you are risking an accident caused by an improper lane change. If you are in the inside lane ( even when it allows for you to go right to exit) you risk violating the right of way of the vehicle in the outside lane, if they are proceeding straight. (lots do never assume they will go right). That is why it is always good safe defensive driving to use your turn indicators to alert the other vehicle of your intention. The Village roundabouts are small and you do not have a lot of time to act, but if you develop good habits you can work within the time span available.
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