Yep, I was here 18 days and didn’t know that others didn’t know how to drive in the roundabout. I was hit on right side-$6k in damages that my insurance had to pay. Then the woman had the nerve to say it was my fault. Incredible...

The driver in the left lane DID NOT have the right of way!!

Yep, I was here 18 days and didn’t know that others didn’t know how to drive in the roundabout. I was hit on right side-$6k in damages that my insurance had to pay. Then the woman had the nerve to say it was my fault. She said I pulled in front of her! Well yeah I did because I had the right of way. Incredible...

This could not happen if the white SUV yielded to traffic already in the circle before entering at the 2nd entrance.

Yes, he did!

The driver in the left lane was correctly navigating the RB, the driver in the right lane was 100% WRONG for trying to go 270 in the outer lane. Clearly, you need to review the pamphlet on RBs they give to every newbie.

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.

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

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:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Same as a "regular" intersection.
 

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

Exactly!

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"...

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

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!!

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.

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.

Wow
 

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 ...

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.

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

I found this video quite good.

Navigating a 2 lane roundabout

The easiest way to think about is to imagine taking the circle median away. You now have a four way intersection with two lanes. When entering the intersection the left lane is for turning left, going straight, or making a U turn. The right lane is for turning right or going straight.

The thing that amazes me the most is you will see cars going 3 exits around in the outside lane all the time. Yet most of the time, just like in the video, people shake their heads and drive on with out a scratch. Despite folks not understanding the circles we have very few accidents.

Try again
 

Mmm, I think you need to look at the video again before you start throwing insults. The white car can go right or straight, but not left. The car with the camera can go left or go straight, and he went straight. He's not required to signal to go straight...not sure what your eyes were looking at.

Nice graphic from the pamphlet. One thing that you can see is that none of the routes through the circle cross any solid or dashed lane markers (except for the ones to enter the circle. Is so simple. Don’t cross solid lines. If you must cross a dashed line you must give right it way to any vehicles already in the lane on the other side of the dashed line. It’s no different in a circle than anywhere else on the road.

All good except Moyer loop and penellis at Morris. Getting off at Moyer loop (by fire station) is tricky, on,y one exit road, two lanes!

White lines
 

You must always be aware of what the painted lines on the road are telling you just as you would at traffic lights as to which lane to take. Sometimes there are no signs to warn you in advance. Of course sometimes the lines are wrong such as the arrows near St Timothy's on Paige Place that would have you turn left into the golf course fairway.

Cut and Paste.
If you intend to travel through the roundabout and continue straight ahead, it can be appropriate to use either lane to enter and travel through the roundabout. The only concern in this case is that you should make sure you stay in the same lane throughout and also be sure to use your turn signal when you are ready to exit. If you are exiting from the inside lane, be careful that there isn’t a vehicle in the outside lane that intends to keep circling. Not everyone is aware of this guideline, so be careful in these situations.

Ohiobuckeye
 

You know no matter what the rules of the road is or in this case rules of the roundabout is, people make up their own rules as they go. It’s a mess when some roundabout sometimes have 10 to 15 cars going around in roundabouts at once. No matter who’s fault it is they’re going to say it’s the other guys fault. I got my way of doing it & it works for me. This has always been a issue, just be careful. It never hurts or takes 10 sec. to keep going around the roundabout until your senior moment passes. Don’t hurry be safe!

How to drive the circle. Watch for the double lane circle at the end.

How to Drive in a Traffic Circle - Aceable 360 - YouTube

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People will always argue about who is right or what is correct. Nobody will ever be happy.
But you can't argue this: When you get behind the steering wheel, you should be knowledgeable about driving.

AND ...... I believe that anyone over 65 (me included), should take and pass a physical road test every year when they re-register their vehicle.

Wow, I didn't realize YOU get to make up YOUR own way of navigating a RB!. Just wondering how YOUR way works out for everybody else?

News flash nobody else in country does either. So, Bostonite’s aren’t special. :)

Disagree, it everybody or nobody testing every year.

But, if you get into accident it’s law enforcement that has the last say. So, it’s better to know the rules.

I’ll add to that, if it makes you happy:)

So you saying traffic laws when navigating a roundabout are wrong. It’s only unsafe when don’t follow the signs and law.

Follow signs and rule of roundabout, cause for most of there was no roundabout’s when we learned how to drive.

To me, the car that's a whisker ahead, may turn in front of me. It may not supposed to, but I expect they might....... it's worked for me so far.

You are NOT supposed to change lanes in the roundabout. That is why you get into the correct lane before you enter it. There is a SIGN telling you the correct lane to be in.