[MsPCGenius]

Well Ladies and Gentlemen, no need to worry about this thread reaching 150 posts as it has gone so far off-topic -- it was never meant to be a discussion concerning round-abouts -- that I am going to delete it tomorrow morning. You have about 10 hours to make your last comments and then the whole thing goes "pouf!!"

[Stu from NYC]

Oh no

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by MsPCGenius

Well Ladies and Gentlemen, no need to worry about this thread reaching 150 posts as it has gone so far off-topic -- it was never meant to be a discussion concerning round-abouts -- that I am going to delete it tomorrow morning. You have about 10 hours to make your last comments and then the whole thing goes "pouf!!"

You can't be that heartless. Look at all the interest and activity your post has created. Such fun! And we have a common goal. Something rare these days, and you brought us all together. That deserves praise! And, You did it. Thank you!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by MsPCGenius

Made a right turn out of the main entrance of Richmond -- heading South on Meggison Rd. Immediately coming out of the round-about I was staring down a car coming North on the inside lane of the two Southbound lanes!! Don't know how long she (who appeared to have paper directions in hand) had driven down the wrong side of the road, but fortunately she was getting ready to enter the round-about I just exited and, hopefully, exited on the proper side.

The moral of this story -- Alway drive defensively as you never know what you will encounter

Originally Posted by MsPCGenius

Well Ladies and Gentlemen, no need to worry about this thread reaching 150 posts as it has gone so far off-topic -- it was never meant to be a discussion concerning round-abouts -- that I am going to delete it tomorrow morning. You have about 10 hours to make your last comments and then the whole thing goes "pouf!!"

Hmmm..... A lot of reference to roundabouts in a thread that was "so far off topic". Wait until it devolves into a dog poop thread before deleting it

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by MsPCGenius

Well Ladies and Gentlemen, no need to worry about this thread reaching 150 posts as it has gone so far off-topic -- it was never meant to be a discussion concerning round-abouts -- that I am going to delete it tomorrow morning. You have about 10 hours to make your last comments and then the whole thing goes "pouf!!"

I didn't know that a thread creator could delete the thread. How do you do that?

[Stu from NYC]

Say it ain't so

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Every day I see crazy, and/or stupid people on the roads. People still have no clue how to use the roundabouts.

Or 4 way stops, yield signs, actually most have problems after the start the car. It goes down hill quickly.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I didn't know that a thread creator could delete the thread. How do you do that?

Can’t delete wording with 4 characters. They thread will live as long as moderator allows it.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by MsPCGenius

Well Ladies and Gentlemen, no need to worry about this thread reaching 150 posts as it has gone so far off-topic -- it was never meant to be a discussion concerning round-abouts -- that I am going to delete it tomorrow morning. You have about 10 hours to make your last comments and then the whole thing goes "pouf!!"

Actually the number 1 place to be defensive driver would be entering, in, and out of roundabouts.

[ThirdOfFive]

Did some clicking as to how (or whether) laws regarding driving in roundabouts differ from state to state. Laws in general pretty much agree, but there ARE differences. In Maryland, for example, you are apparently required to use your signals to let other drivers know your intentions when in a roundabout. Indiana, however, says you DON'T have to signal. Arizona has some new laws governing larger vehicles in roundabouts that other states don't. Nevada apparently has laws governing traffic activity in new ("modern") roundabouts that apparently aren't in effect in the "older" ones. Some states require that you use your signal to let other cars know you are NOT turning off (signaling left if you are going to bypass an exit and continue on in the circle). Others don't. Florida has some pretty definite, and differing, laws regarding driving in "roundabouts" vs. "traffic circles". Apparently a lot of other states don't. And so on. Pretty confusing.

IMO drivers in general aren't aware of these differences, but the lawyers surely are. I googled up several who profess expertise in laws governing traffic circles, some pointing out that there ARE differences state-to-state (though not specifying what they are, as a rule) and that they (or their law firm) are just the folks to call if you end up bending your vehicle in a roundabout.

Lots of discussion and disagreement here about "right" and "wrong" ways to navigate roundabouts. Given the differences state-to-state in roundabout rules, it might just be that what was right and just back home just doesn't fly here in Florida. But folks who have been doing it a certain way for, say, 30 years back in Boston might find it hard to change those habits in just a few months in Florida. Or any other state for that matter.

In other words, don't assume you are right in Florida because it was right in your state of origin. It just might not be.

[Stu from NYC]

Well we did manage to break 100.:

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Hmmm..... A lot of reference to roundabouts in a thread that was "so far off topic". Wait until it devolves into a dog poop thread before deleting it

Dog poop? 💩 in a roundabout? This gets better and better!
Driving defensively at all times is wise, as OP pointed out. Everyone can make mistakes. Driving defensively can minimize the danger and even save lives. Thanks, OP, for bringing it to our attention again. Reminders with examples are good because they keep people thinking safety.
As to the dog poop, keep off my lawn! And that includes your little dog, too! 🧙*♂️ "you flabsnabber gribblesnibler!

[Two Bills]

If an elephant escapes from the local zoo or circus, and has a dump in the middle of a junction, treat the obstruction as a roundabout, and give priority to traffic from left.
Thank you.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

If an elephant escapes from the local zoo or circus, and has a dump in the middle of a junction, treat the obstruction as a roundabout, and give priority to traffic from left.
Thank you.

Really appreciate the excellent and timely advice. As we all know, elephants are smart and social and could plan an escape at any moment. We have been warned. 😱😱😱

[MsPCGenius]

Apparently, I cannot delete my own post. It will just have to die a slow, tedious death. I thank everyone (even the off-topic gremlins) for joining in...