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outlaw 07-10-2015 06:43 AM

Roundabout Solution!!!!
 
Replace those ridiculous RB signs with a simple sign stating "Yield to the inside lane at all exits". Wouldn't that provide a more consistent rule of engagement than those current signs? The current signage allows exiting from the inside lane at every exit depending on where one enters the RB.

TNLAKEPANDA 07-10-2015 07:13 AM

People on the main road think they have the right of way going through the round a bouts.
Alway proceed with caution. Then need a sign that says "watch out for wondering idiots"

MikeV 07-10-2015 07:17 AM

You can't fix stupid. The signs are clear in my opinion, If you want to go left stay in the left lane. If you want to go right get in the right lane. If you want to go straight then either lane. What is so darn hard about that?

golfing eagles 07-10-2015 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1084856)
Replace those ridiculous RB signs with a simple sign stating "Yield to the inside lane at all exits". Wouldn't that provide a more consistent rule of engagement than those current signs? The current signage allows exiting from the inside lane at every exit depending on where one enters the RB.

Given human nature, this would probably lead to two lanes of traffic entering the RB fighting for the inside lane in an effort to be "first"

tuccillo 07-10-2015 07:35 AM

I agree. The signs are perfectly clear.

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Originally Posted by MikeV (Post 1084874)
You can't fix stupid. The signs are clear in my opinion, If you want to go left stay in the left lane. If you want to go right get in the right lane. If you want to go straight then either lane. What is so darn hard about that?


redwitch 07-10-2015 07:43 AM

And then there's the question of which is the inside lane. I've heard more than one discussion of this subject. Duh!

outlaw 07-10-2015 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeV (Post 1084874)
You can't fix stupid. The signs are clear in my opinion, If you want to go left stay in the left lane. If you want to go right get in the right lane. If you want to go straight then either lane. What is so darn hard about that?

The confusion, IMO, is that depending on where you entered and where you want to exit determines what lane you should be in. So you can only assume that the cars around you may or may not be exiting at the next exit. It is somewhat of a free for all. Might as well have no signs and no rules. Maybe a sign that says "Enter at your own risk." Unless I am missing something in the signage????

outlaw 07-10-2015 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 1084891)
And then there's the question of which is the inside lane. I've heard more than one discussion of this subject. Duh!

I would think the inside lane of a two-lane circle would be evident...but apparently not.

Bonny 07-10-2015 07:59 AM

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Here is the picture for the roundabouts from The Villages.

DeanFL 07-10-2015 08:00 AM

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A solution - replace each roundabout with below. May be a bit costly, but hey - this is TV...
Or, each TV residential car/cart gets a toll-free wireless transmitter. Non-residents must pay .25 toll to go thru each one.

golfing eagles 07-10-2015 08:14 AM

The other problem/solution arises from a failure to follow traffic law in general: Upon entering a RB, or any multilane road for that matter, you MUST yield to traffic in BOTH lanes--this would ensure adequate spacing (for those with common sense) to accommodate those exiting from the inside lane who have gone 1/2 way around "in front" of those who entered 1/4 way around later and are going straight. How many times do you see a driver pull out of a parking lot, or make a right on red into the right lane when traffic is coming in the left lane? This is clearly against the law, and somewhat dangerous. How many trust that driver not to be swinging out into your lane?

billethkid 07-10-2015 08:42 AM

Signs are certainly not the answer.
Proof? How effective are the stop signs and speed limit signs?

tuccillo 07-10-2015 08:46 AM

Signs do nothing but provide information. Enforcement of laws is another issue. The signs are doing a fine job. If people choose to ignore the law that can't be blamed on signs.

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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 1084927)
Signs are certainly not the answer.
Proof? How effective are the stop signs and speed limit signs?


billethkid 07-10-2015 08:52 AM

Signs will not do the job.
Proof? Stop signs and speed limit signs are throughout TV doing their job of informing drivers what they should do or not do.

Still they do not work because there is lack of enforcement.
THEREFORE: adding new signs directing round about traffic will be no more effective that the existing signs without proper enforcement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D

tuccillo 07-10-2015 08:57 AM

In my opinion, we don't need any new signs. The current signs that indicated which lane you should choose when entering the roundabouts are clear. What we need are better drivers who pay attention and follow the law. I am not holding my breath.

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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 1084931)
Signs will not do the job.
Proof? Stop signs and speed limit signs are throughout TV doing their job of informing drivers what they should do or not do.

Still they do not work because there is lack of enforcement.
THEREFORE: adding new signs directing round about traffic will be no more effective that the existing signs without proper enforcement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D



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