[larrycrilley@gmail.com]

I make it a point to never have another vehicle next to me in a traffic circle. This greatly reduces the chance of colliding with an errant driver. This leaves me an ‘out’ and/or a chance to avoid collision. One can ever tell what other vehicles will be doing.

[GOLFER54]

I always use signals when I cut in front of cars 😀

[Kathryn Putt]

Go back to when learning how to drive: what does the solid line mean and what does the dotted line mean?!?!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Kathryn Putt

Go back to when learning how to drive: what does the solid line mean and what does the dotted line mean?!?!

Hopefully that was a rhetorical question. Hopefully. But then again, the thread is discussing RB driving in TV, so all bets are off

[donfey]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

What you see here happens constantly. When will people finally learn the correct way in a roundabout?

Another Idiot Driver In The Villages - YouTube

Some people think the outside lane is "safest." The diagram in the video, and shown by another poster, is perfect, but it's NOT law. The driver on the outside has "a right" to do what he/she did, but it's neither the safest nor the smartest. Best rules: never be next to another vehicle in the circle, and use your signals.

[stanley]

Originally Posted by donfey

Some people think the outside lane is "safest." The diagram in the video, and shown by another poster, is perfect, but it's NOT law. The driver on the outside has "a right" to do what he/she did, but it's neither the safest nor the smartest. Best rules: never be next to another vehicle in the circle, and use your signals.

Maybe not "illegal" but certainly reckless and could be cited for such by Johnny Law

[ChicagoNative]

Originally Posted by Kathryn Putt

Go back to when learning how to drive: what does the solid line mean and what does the dotted line mean?!?!

Exactly!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by rjsantos592

Sounds to me like this was staged. How could you possibly know that this "white" car was going to cut in front of you at that distance?

Really?

The driver had his dash-cam on (as many drivers do whenever they're driving)...

He did a "voice over" about what happened AFTER THE INCIDENT...

No one knew "that this white car was going to cut in front of you"...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by stanley

Maybe not "illegal" but certainly reckless and could be cited for such by Johnny Law

No, it's illegal... Get in an accident and you'll be the one cited...

[NotGolfer]

Then there are those who say, "up north-where we lived they did it a different way!" This isn't "where you're from". Laws and rules may be different. People bring their habits with them and sometimes have to re-learn the hard way. I've heard some, who said "up north" they never stopped at stop signs or used their signals---they just gunned it and went like heck. IF everyone did the circles like the OP indicated just think---we'd not have this discussion. BTW....notice when they all approached the circle--there was already a car in it and THAT car nearly came to a stop. That too is a no-no!!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by donfey

Some people think the outside lane is "safest." The diagram in the video, and shown by another poster, is perfect, but it's NOT law. The driver on the outside has "a right" to do what he/she did, but it's neither the safest nor the smartest. Best rules: never be next to another vehicle in the circle, and use your signals.

OK, from the Florida DMV for the written exam:

Driving Through A Multi-lane Roundabout
Driving through a multi-lane roundabout is trickier than driving through a single-lane roundabout since you have to select the right lane depending on the exit you plan to take. Most two-lane roundabouts allow traffic in the right lane to turn right and go straight through the roundabout, while traffic in the left lane must go straight, turn left or return in the direction it came from. Most of the multi-lane roundabouts will have lane use control signs that will help you choose the right lane.

1

Approaching the roundabout.
Slow down and select the appropriate lane, depending on the exit you are planning to take. You must select the lane in advance while it is still allowed by pavement markings. Yield to any pedestrians crossing the street.

2

Yield to traffic already on the roundabout,
wait for a gap and enter it. You must enter the correct lane.

3

Signal your intent to exit the roundabout
as soon as you pass the street before your exit. If you are driving in the left lane, be aware of other vehicles that may be on your right.

4

Yield to any pedestrians that may be crossing the street.
Yeild to pedestrians and exit the intersection.


Roundabout Traffic Rules For Cyclists
In most cases, bicyclists should dismount and walk their bicycles across the pedestrian crosswalk just like any other pedestrian. This is a safer option that should be chosen by most cyclists.

Roundabouts for Cyclists
Experienced cyclists may choose to cycle through the roundabout, obeying traffic rules just like any driver. You must yield to pedestrians and vehicles that are already on the roundabout. Ride in the middle of the lane so drivers will not be tempted to pass you. Avoid driving through multi-lane roundabouts, drivers traveling through the roundabout may not see you in their mirrors.

I've included the last part for all our cyclists who think it is OK to blow through the yield signs in a pack of 20.

[mike234]

if you think is ever going to end, you are wrong. these people will run you over, and not even care, or remember the next day.
if you don't drive defensively, get ready for a loaner car.

[Petersweeney]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

What you see here happens constantly. When will people finally learn the correct way in a roundabout?

Another Idiot Driver In The Villages - YouTube

I wonder if someone followed you around all day and filmed
You doing something stupid then posted it on the internet..... you would call that guy a big jerk ...

[debb3c]

There’s YouTube videos that show how to drive around them, I make sure I don’t drive beside anyone, or that I can see their rear end.

[debb3c]

I agree, no one should call anyone names, it’s hurtful and definitely not helpful. The real reason someone would put someone down is to try to make themselves look taller. It doesn’t work