Talk of The Villages Florida - View Single Post - Roundabout question
View Single Post
 
Old 12-04-2012, 11:22 PM
mjfg154 mjfg154 is offline
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 23
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Roundabouts

There are flyers available that explain the roundabouts. The signs before the roundabouts also diagram what each lane can do. I believe you (Joanniesmom) were correct. However, I always drive very defensively in the roundabouts and do not trust any driver there. If you notice the sign. When entering the roundabout, you would definitely use the outside lane if going immediately right or the first exit. If you are going straight, you can use either the inside or outside lane and exit in the straight/second exit - the brochure sates not to change lanes. If there is someone on the right, they should really be going right..unless they entered the roundabout from that first exit. However, they would not be that close to you as no one should enter the roundabout until all traffic is clear, so would have been farther behind you and watching you. If you are turning left or taking the third exit from the roundabout, you would definitely need to be in the inside lane.
Hope this is not too confusing. If you can find those roundabout flyers...it would help. I believe they are usually available at the rec centers in the information holder. I have seen them at Sea Breeze a few months ago. I keep them handy to give to company, so they are not too confused. Either way, for sure drive defensively. Don't think the other drivers really know the rules. I can make a .pdf file or the flyer and e-mail it if you send me your e-mail address. You can pm that to me. I don't know how to pm, but if you do, am sure it will get to me. Bottom line, from what you explained to me, you were driving correctly.