Lane "surfing" in roundabouts
 

I've noticed quite a few drivers making multiple lane changes within a roundabout. Wonder why they do this, as it can be pretty dangerous, particularly if they aren't the only vehicles in the roundabout. The situation I am writing about is when a driver enters the roundabout from the right or left lane, immediately changes lanes within the roundabout, then changes lanes again as he exits that roundabout. Of course, there are no turn signals evident during any of these lane changes.

Because they are stupid............

Here we go again:Screen_of_Death:

Cannot have a roundabout discussion without me. OK, I'm done.

They obviously do not know how to navigate a roundabout.

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

Is this a rhetorical question?? Can't answer it as we don't know what the persons are thinking!!! Remember we're in "high season"...LOTS of new folks here or ones unfamiliar with the roundabouts! Just drive defensively!

I didn't pose it as a question. However, it can certainly be viewed as rhetorical, anyway. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be limited to high season, albeit there is more of it now, simply do to higher volume. We all need to drive defensively, everywhere!

It sounds like the driver was just too lazy to turn the wheel a little more and crossed lanes rather than changing lanes.

Round About Lane Changes
 

We've seen some really close calls while drivers have been trying to exit the roundabouts. You really have to pay attention as some people just "don't get it" and sometimes just don't seem to care. I value my health/life and the appearance of my car (i.e., no dings!).

Remember when exiting 3/4 of the way around, you're to be in the left-lane and crossing the right lane. Doesn't make sense to me...but have been told that's the way to do it. The traffic in the right lane will be cited "IF" they t-bone you at this time of exiting! That's why one checks their blind spots for cars!

The sheriff could cure all the driving problems in 2 weeks. Just write some tickets and people start to pay attention.

One thing is for sure, TV needs to train & regularly review the basic roundabout rules with their own employees. When we were there for a LSV in December BOTH our trolley bus driver AND our sales rep were all over the roundabouts changing lanes willy-nilly like they owned them. I couldn't believe it!

But of course, I already knew the rules thanks to reading the numerous threads on roundabouts by the fine folks here at TOTV. You all are the greatest!

Rroundabouts do need careful navigation but I see nothing wrong with crossing the lanes if there are no other cards around you or coming into the roundabout. I do it but never when other cars are present. Just makes sense and there are dashed lines that mean you can cross lanes.

I learned if going straight always move to the right lane until round, if not your chances of getting into trouble increases 10 fold.