After 120 posts on this thread already, I thought I'd add my two cents worth. I follow 2 rules of thumb in dealing with roundabouts.
1) Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right of way. Respect this when entering and even after entering.
2) Do not pass or pull alongside other vehicles when traveling in the roundabout.
If people followed these principles I think accidents would be minimized. But I never drive with the expectation that other people will follow my rules or that they will use common sense. I am especially wary of what others are doing when I am in these roundabouts.
Overall I think they are great for maintaining traffic flow. Just my opinion.
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