[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Hape2Bhr

Then explain why RAB's have dotted lines IN the RAB.

So that vehicles entering from the left lane don't get the idea that they must use the outside lane?

One of the simple rules of the RAB's: Do not change lanes in the RAB.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by simplesimonsaid

The only lane to correctly go all the way round in a roundabout is the inside lane, and you can exit at any time same a normal. nothing should be to your right when exiting as vehicles should yield to you before entering. you seem to be confused with navigating and finding correct direction. maybe you should learn how to navigate a roundabout correctly.

Really. You are joking right??? Did I say a vehicle should be entering when a vehicle in the RB is approaching. In fact, if you search my posts over the past years, I am the person clearly stating that no one should enter when a car is approaching in EITHER lane. However, as I know, and apparently you don't, people enter the RB outer lane when a car is approaching in the inner lane all the time, which is why everyone should always look and be cognizant of their surroundings. Perhaps anyone who suggests that I am "confused, directionally challenged and need to learn about RB" should re-evaluate their statement while I suggest that any such individual learn to read.

[simplesimonsaid]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Really. You are joking right??? Did I say a vehicle should be entering when a vehicle in the RB is approaching. In fact, if you search my posts over the past years, I am the person clearly stating that no one should enter when a car is approaching in EITHER lane. However, as I know, and apparently you don't, people enter the RB outer lane when a car is approaching in the inner lane all the time, which is why everyone should always look and be cognizant of their surroundings. Perhaps anyone who suggests that I am "confused, directionally challenged and need to learn about RB" should re-evaluate their statement while I suggest that any such individual learn to read.

[Bill14564]

While not the biggest problem we have with the RABs, this page I saw on the internet makes a good point.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by simplesimonsaid

The only lane to correctly go all the way round in a roundabout is the inside lane, and you can exit at any time same a normal. nothing should be to your right when exiting as vehicles should yield to you before entering. you seem to be confused with navigating and finding correct direction. maybe you should learn how to navigate a roundabout correctly.

[simplesimonsaid]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

So what lane would you use to go completely round a roundabout?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

While not the biggest problem we have with the RABs, this page I saw on the internet makes a good point.

Turns out, I almost always ending being car D

[djlnc]

Originally Posted by simplesimonsaid

So what lane would you use to go completely round a roundabout?

That's the only part of your post that was not WRONG.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by djlnc

That's the only part of your post that was not WRONG.

[simplesimonsaid]

Originally Posted by djlnc

That's the only part of your post that was not WRONG.

there was nothing else wrong. what is the difference with exiting from inside lane at exit 2 or 3 than further round roundabout. just as simple and same method.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by simplesimonsaid

there was nothing else wrong. what is the difference with exiting from inside lane at exit 2 or 3 than further round roundabout. just as simple and same method.

Try re-reading your last sentence...

[Two Bills]

I think someone is casting flies, and the fish are rising!

[nancymiller217@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by Charlie Slater

I think it is called "lane discipline" stick to your lane and you will be fine. Here in the UK we have "orbital" roundabouts where you get one main roundabout with six to eight small roundabouts around it. Each small roundabout has two or three lanes on and off. They really are fun !

No they aren’t fun. (vacationed there last year).

[Hape2Bhr]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

So that vehicles entering from the left lane don't get the idea that they must use the outside lane?

One of the simple rules of the RAB's: Do not change lanes in the RAB.

From the Florida Rules of the Road handbook

Rule 9.6

Broken White Line
A broken white line separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. Once you have signaled and if it is safe to do so, you may cross this line when changing lanes.

It is common sense not to change lanes, but it is not against the law.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Hape2Bhr

From the Florida Rules of the Road handbook

Rule 9.6

Broken White Line
A broken white line separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. Once you have signaled and if it is safe to do so, you may cross this line when changing lanes.

It is common sense not to change lanes, but it is not against the law.

I don't believe I wrote anything different. One of these days I may look up the actual Florida statute - I don't believe crossing a solid white line is against the law either.

But drivers often aren't aware of what is against the law or simply do not care. Drivers are going to switch lanes in the RABs even though it is a bad idea and completely unnecessary.

EDIT: I couldn't find a Florida "Rules of the Road" handbook but I did find the "Official Florida Driver License Handbook." Roundabouts are explained on page 31. The fourth bullet in that section reads "Do not change lanes in the roundabout." Yes, the handbook also describes broken white lines, but the more specific section on roundabouts applies to this thread.