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Old 02-08-2013, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tzangrilli View Post
First, have a grandchild explain the diagram on the green sign that is just before every round a bout.
Second, if turning left use the left lane, if turning right use the right lane, if going straight use either lane.
Pretty simple, they are no different than any intersection that has two lanes going in each direction.

Yes!!! Fantastic and totally accurate description of how roundabouts should work. I don't know why people can't grasp the concept - it really is no different than any other intersection, except its in the shape of a circle instead of a square.