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Old 02-10-2012, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by flipflopz View Post
I haven't seen the new signs yet but here is one that is clear and concise. I still like the way I drive the roundabouts by being in the right lane only if I am taking the first exit. Otherwise, I stay in the left lane to go straight or taking the 3rd exit. If everyone did this no one would ever get t-boned.

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CLICK HERE to see a pdf representation of the sign. Seems a little lacking, but they're probably trying to keep it as simple as possible

BTW & IMHO, I don't necessarily agree with you that the left/inner lane is the safest to go straight or to the 2nd exit:

Using the right/outer lane gives you the control of your vehicle and safety when entering the RAB and approaching the second exit where you're about to make your exit to continue straight.

However if you use the left/inner lane, even though you are properly doing so, you don't have control of any vehicle entering from your right as you are about to make your exit from the RAB leaving you vulnerable to the inappropriate entrance of the other vehicle and risk getting "t-boned" as you cross the outer lane on your exit.

You will notice that I did say "necessarily." You could get t-boned in either situation, but the other driver entering on your right is more likely to yield because of the more obvious presence and intentions of your position than they would be if they saw the open lane (outer) and misjudged your position or intent to exit from the inner lane.
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