I agree... you are exiting the circle, not changing lanes!

The only thing that is clear to me, is that even if you memorize the roundabout rules, there are many people who will think (and drive) differently. IMHO, the safest thing to do is to drive slowly, avoid being close to other vehicles, and carefully watch what others are doing. This will no doubt irritate the speed demons, but it will keep you safe.

I agree with that, for sure. What harm is there in signalling ? It lets other drivers around you know what you intend to do.

I learned to drive roundabouts years ago in the South of France. When I first encountered the roundabouts in TV they felt familiar, practical and comfortable to me. However, I soon realized many drivers using them were either unfamiliar with roundabout protocol or uncomfortable driving them. I now use turn signals if and when traffic indicates their use might make make my intentions clearer to other drivers and therefore the situation safer.

Makes sense to me... I do my best to follow that exact procedure.

One other trick for you folks feeling nervous. From the time you enter the round-about to the time you exit lay on your horn, this should make it safer :laugh:

And another trick.... NEVER pull out in front a driver with their right blinker on in TV, it may have been on since yesterday.....

How bored am I to comment on a round-about link? When the heck is my tee time anyway :evil6:

wrong, if you enter on the left,to leave you must cross over to the right and cross one lane. crossing a lane you need a turn signal. No one should not use their blinkers.

Absolutely WRONG!

If one drives defensively one has no trust that blinker is any assurance of the other cars eventual path. :icon_wink

It is my understanding that if you enter a roundabout from the left lane you have two options:

1. Proceed to the second exit (which essentially means you are going straight) and then exit into the left hand lane of that exit.

or

2. Proceed to the third exit (which essentially means you are making a left turn) and then you also exit into the left hand lane of that exit.

You should enter the roundabout from the right hand lane if you want to take the first exit (a right turn).

It's not rocket science but of course it never hurts to be a little cautious near the roundabouts because they seem to freak so many people out.

Can you imagine what it would be like once we get a few of these in TV? http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/fear/t3608.gif

http://youtu.be/k0H2URY7BX0

Then try some European roundabouts. Some just might navigate these roundabouts better if they used some LSD before doing so: :1rotfl:

http://youtu.be/xh8L485AJMc

I'm sure you weren't thinging about this, but you did forgot the 3rd option:

3. Proceed to the forth exit (which essentially means you are making a U-turn) and then you are again exiting into the left hand lane of that exit.

Turn signals
 

Florida Law, turn signals are required for all turns and lane changes. You can be cited for improper lane change or turn if you don't use them. Most other states are the same. I was a Commercial Professional Driver and have driven in all states including Alaska and all Provindences of Canada. Also, Florida requires headlights on if your wipers are on.

A right turn signal from the inside lane informs:
1. Someone in the outside lane who is slightly behind you and intending to jump off at the exit after yours.

2. Also informs someone entering the roundabout so that they can begin their entry without waiting. \

Just remember you do not want to start your right turn signal until just before your exit. The key to having time to perform these thought processes is to stay at or below 20 mph.

if i enter the roundabout in the right lane and follow it to first right i am essentially following the curve not actualy turning a corner ! it would be interesting to see if that would result in a ticket.

I actually did think about it, but couldn't think of the proper way to word it without being too verbose--you got it perfectly. Thanks!