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Originally Posted by mikeod
First, think of the roundabout as a standard intersection. To make a right turn, you would use the right lane. A left turn, use the left lane. To go straight, either lane. Second, never enter a roundabout if there is a vehicle already in the roundabout to your left in EITHER lane. Then you will not cut anyone off, nor should you be cut off (assuming the other drivers follow the rules). Since not everyone follows the rules, drive assuming they won't, and use your signals when exiting.
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Mideod's are the simplest, easiest to understand, and correct rules to follow. Thinking of the roundabout as an intersection makes the most sense when trying to understand what lane to be in.
And yielding to both lanes of the roundabout when entering is the correct thing to do. That way you will never enter a roundabout when another car is already in it on your left.
And no, we will all never be on the same page where roundabouts are concerned, so drive defensively and use your turn signals when exiting the roundabout.