Basically yes, very safe practice. But right lane you HAVE to exit 1st or 2nd exit, you can’t go around. Left or Inside lane, the only exit you CAN’T use is the 1st. But you can go around as many times as you need to exit safely. This is nice if you mistakenly entered in the left lane but needed the 1st exit as you just go around until you come to it a second time. Also, you can not change lanes once you are in the RAB, not even when exiting. If you are in left lane you exit to left lane. Right lane exits to right lane.

Now, 242 posts on this thread, dozens of other threads about RBs and yet not a day goes by without observing somebody doing something really stupid in a RB. This includes:

***Going 3/4 around in the outer lane
***Exiting at the first exit from the inner lane
***Entering from the right lane, cutting into the inner lane, then back to right to go straight
***Going clockwise in the RB to the third exit "because it's shorter"
***Continuing straight right into a light pole
***Stopping dead in the RB to wave on cars to enter
***Backing up in the RB after missing the exit
***And my personal favorite---a pack of 30 cyclists blowing through the yield sign cutting off traffic as if they were one entity because it is "inconvenient" for them to yield

I've personally witnessed every one of those scenarios---any others?

if in doubt about your turn always enter the left nearside lane of the roundabout and go round until you find your correct direction then exit safely.

And while you're exiting after your "hunt", be sure there isn't another vehicle to your right. Maybe it would be better to learn how to navigate the RB correctly in the first place

Doesn’t matter if it’s a roundabout, circle or rotary (which is what we call them). All the signage and education in the universe will never trump an individuals lack of common sense and awareness. Can’t wait for TV to revive the storm troopers to restore law and order on our cart paths!

Your post reminds me of Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) in European Vacation......as he enters the roundabout in UK and cannot get out “ hey kids, there’s Big Ben...hey kids, there’s Big Ben....” ;)

jacksonla
 

Thanks for sharing, this is easy to read and helpful.

Thank you, MSchad. I never had a problem with one-lane RABs, but 2 lane ones were intimidating, especially combined with very small street signs. They are efficient in moving the traffic.

Starting all over again……
Will there be another 200+ posts?
Mostly just repeats of prior posts?
BTW the way, why was this thread raised from the dead pile?

Not sure, but they can now add mine....and yours to the scrap heap

I saw three posts by one poster that were removed shortly after they were added.

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When you enter a roundabout keep your head on a swivel! People always do crazy stuff in or near those things!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Turns out, I almost always ending being car D :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

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.

Try re-reading your last sentence...

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

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

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.

Wildwood Police Department Needs to go back the The Academy.
 

The Wildwood Police Department Needs to go back the The Academy. They have not been taught how trafic is suppose to enter the round abouts. Trafic in the right lane can only exit right or go straight. Traffic in the left lane can only go straight or exit left. On July 7th, I was traveling North on Peralis road in the left lane. A tractor trailer rig was in the right lane. I was about 3/4 on the side of the tractor rig. The driver then crossed in front of me to exit the round about in the circle. I stopped and began laying on my horn but he continued in the turn. I watchas the trailer came closer towards me. He hit the right front fender and tore the front of of my vehicle. I called 911 and requested a Po0lice Officer. My wife was having problems breathing, so I pushed the SOS button in my vehicle and an operator came on line.I explained that I needed ambulance. One was imedetally dispatched. They took her to the hospital. The Wildwood Police department said I was at fault for not YEALDING. I went back and took pictures of the Sign Entwerinf the Round Abouts and the White Paint strips. I complained to the Wildood Police Lieutenant, He stated, "I WAS NO THERE". Do you see a problem with the Wildood Police Department??????
DWight Brown

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What happened? The accident happened in July. It is October. Were you convicted or did they drop the charges? Give us the rest of the story.

The Wildwood Police Department, Sergeant Layne, stated he was not going to issue a citation, he was going to let the Insurance Department handle it, since Florida is a no Fault Accident State. He did not issue a citation, but the Accident report said I was at fault for failings to Yield. My Insurance Company said I was not at fault. I took pictures of the area and the accident and took them to the Wildwood Police Department to file a complaint with Sergeant Layne's Lieutenant Supervisor and all he would say is "I was not there, Laws in Florida are different than in California. No Lawyers would take the case because of the Sergeant report.
Everyone in The Villages must be aware of their surroundings.

Not wise to drive along side a semi in roundabout. Our roundabouts are so tight they can't stay in lane..They may not see you. Back off and give them space.

Same is true with the contractors pulling long trailers.

You have to drive very defensively here.

Rule #1 of roundabout driving…do not drive next to ANY vehicle within the roundabout.

I drive next to vehicles on two lane roads, around corners on two lane roads, and through double left turn lanes all the time. Long trailers win due to simple geometry but other vehicles can stay in their own lane and we won’t have any problems at all.

Until you do..........

Cause you keep posting nothings. :icon_wink:

And this added what?🫢