[HMLRHT1]

The key word here is caution. But herbaru makes a good point. If both parties want to go straight and each one is in a different lane and the one in the left lane got onto the roundabout at the entrance before the the one in the right lane, there could be an accident unless someone is paying attention. But who would be at fault? They were both in the correct lane.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by HMLRHT1

The key word here is caution. But herbaru makes a good point. If both parties want to go straight and each one is in a different lane and the one in the left lane got onto the roundabout at the entrance before the the one in the right lane, there could be an accident unless someone is paying attention. But who would be at fault? They were both in the correct lane.

Hi HM...
Caution is key, so true. Here's how the brocure addresses making a proper turn from the inside lane: "EXITING: As you exit the roundabout, be aware of vehicles traveling on the outside of the circulatory roadway that may continue to circulate around the roundabout."

Here's to being careful and following the rules!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by rockaway

Coffeebean Are you just trying to be contrary or is it that you really
cannot grasp the concept.

I would like to no what other traffic laws you my choose
to disobey because you don't agree with them
Stop signs, traffic lights speed limits?

I'm trying to grasp the concept. I was observing drivers in the roundabouts today. It came to me that drivers have to yield to all cars in the roundabout, including the folks in the inside (left) lane even if they are entering the roundabout in the right lane. That is the only way the roundabouts can remain safe for everyone. Only problem is, folks enter the roundabout in the right lane even when there is a car proceeding in the inside (left) lane and that is what makes these roundabouts unsafe and risky. I can see how this should work using the inside and outside lanes as long as everyone yields to any driver who is already in the roundabout.

I will begin using the inside lane to go to the third exit and hopefully will feel comfortable doing so.

[chuckinca]

The inside lane is also used for the 2nd and 4th exits.

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[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by HMLRHT1

The key word here is caution. But herbaru makes a good point. If both parties want to go straight and each one is in a different lane and the one in the left lane got onto the roundabout at the entrance before the the one in the right lane, there could be an accident unless someone is paying attention. But who would be at fault? They were both in the correct lane.

Right lane driver did not yield......got watch those types.

[herbaru]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Right lane driver did not yield......got watch those types.

I beg to differ...
If the brochure states:
EXITING: As you exit the roundabout, be aware of
vehicles traveling on the outside of the circulatory
roadway that may continue to circulate around the
roundabout.

Outside of the circle is the RIGHT lane right?
Lets now put in RIGHT LANE instead of OUTSIDE

EXITING: As you exit the roundabout, be aware of
vehicles traveling on the RIGHT LANE of the circulatory
roadway that may continue to circulate around the
roundabout.

Who is suppose to be aware of whom?
Reads to me that Left (inside) lane is about to exit and needs to be aware of the vehicles traveling in the Right (outside) lane.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by herbaru

I beg to differ...
If the brochure states:
EXITING: As you exit the roundabout, be aware of
vehicles traveling on the outside of the circulatory
roadway that may continue to circulate around the
roundabout.

Outside of the circle is the RIGHT lane right?
Lets now put in RIGHT LANE instead of OUTSIDE

EXITING: As you exit the roundabout, be aware of
vehicles traveling on the RIGHT LANE of the circulatory
roadway that may continue to circulate around the
roundabout.

Who is suppose to be aware of whom?
Reads to me that Left (inside) lane is about to exit and needs to be aware of the vehicles traveling in the Right (outside) lane.

Not allowed to beg.

[Midge538]

"Not allowed to beg." 'Is that creely the case!'

[downeaster]

Reading these "roundabout" threads is disturbing. I posted the following on another thread:

Please, folks, read, study and understand the rules for negotiating roundabouts. There is a fund of misinformation out there. This one says it should be this way and another says it should be another but the real answer is in the rules as clearly presented in the in the brochure provided at this site:


http://www.districtgov.org/PdfView/P...9;&ql=standard

It is in pdf form so may take a minute to load. Be patient. Print it. Study it. Remember, it is your responsibility to know the rules as they apply in Florida. I, too, have negotiated some of the aforementioned, roundabouts, rotaries, traffic circles, as well as others in the UK. But we are in The Villages, Florida so lets all get on the same page.

BTW, the lack of signs as well as confusing arrows and striping do nothing but add to the confusion.

The more I read on this and other "roundabout" threads the more concerned I become.

[jblum315]

That link does not work.

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by jblum315

That link does not work.

Hmm, it certainly doesn't.

Try it again here and let me know yea or nay.


http://www.districtgov.org/PdfView/P...9;&ql=standard

[paulandjean]

enough with the roundabouts. week long discussion just to longggggg.

[graciegirl]

It is a pretty interesting thread with 161 posts and over 9000 views. I have to admit that I learned how to properly drive in a traffic circle.

That is a good thing.

Picture PLEASE.

[Talk Host]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It is a pretty interesting thread with 161 posts and over 9000 views. I have to admit that I learned how to properly drive in a traffic circle.

That is a good thing.

Picture PLEASE.

You did??? Could you please explain it for all of us to understand?

[graciegirl]

Yes.

First say your beads.

Then wait and wait and wait until there is no one anywhere and get in. If you are going to the third exit , get in the left lane and watch to see all around you what the folks in the circle are doing. If you are exiting at the first or second exit...get in the right lane. Keep an eye out.

Try to get all of your moving around The Villages done in the middle of the night.

Try not to pay attention when people in other cars are making obscene motions with their hands.

Take the number 88 off the side of your car.