Ban Directionals
 

LOL

Half seriously, I think NHTSA should ban the installation of directionals in cars and golf carts.

Few people use them.

It is dangerous to pull out in front of someone signaling a right turn, for example, because they may have left their signal on or they may be turning and the next intersection. This is especially true for golf carts.

Directionals should only be interpreted as a warning and are generally only useful to the drivers behind you.

Banning directionals means that drivers would have to pay more attention and delay moves which, I argue, is safer than making assumptions about what a directional means.

Like I said, half kidding.

Not OK to go from inner left lane to resident entry right lane either
 

My close calls have been mostly from cars in the inner left lane who cut in front of me while I am in the right lane to get to the resident's entrance instead of just following the lines on the road which would take them to the visitor's lane. If you cross over the lane markings you are at fault.

Except: If you are in the inner lane going 3/4 of the way around to a single lane exit--then you have to cross, but usually the lane marking is a broken white line just before the exit. The other thing I would advise is NEVER ride side by side with another vehicle in a RB.

Not to take sides, but nobody should enter the RB when a vehicle is approaching in EITHER LANE, for EXACTLY the scenario you just described.

Agree in theory. However, while I ALWAYS use my directionals, I NEVER trust the other driver's directionals, especially if I have to turn in front of them.

Doesn't matter. It is wrong to enter the RB when a car is approaching in EITHER lane

Apparently not. She should not have changed lanes in the RB, but you SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN WHERE YOU WERE, HAVING ENTERED THE RB WITH A VEHICLE APPROACHING, even if in your judgement you had "plenty of time", since you obviously didn't.

WHAT!!!!! The person entering in the right lane going to the second exit HAS NO REASON to get in the left/inner lane. That's not what the dotted line is for. It is there because there are one lane exits, and the person who correctly took the inner lane to go to their third exit HAS TO CROSS over the outer lane. This is why nobody should ever enter a RB with a vehicle approaching in either lane

haven’t bothered to comment on the “Roundabout” subject as so, so many issues with drivers inability to simply apply “Logical Driving Skills” …

… which, of course includes confidence that their vehicle will NOT STALL if they press a little harder on the gas pedal !!

Firstly, there are NO stop signs at the approach to Roundabouts because their primary function is to maintain the flow of traffic - as opposed to traffic signals.

NOTE:
extensive engineering studies
are conducted and submitted
to government agencies having
jurisdiction over the corridors

With that; it appears that too many drivers approach the roundabout with blinders on (aka: tunnel vision).

The Yield Sign is a cautionary warning instructing drivers to “Proceed with Caution” - the exact same method as using a right side merging a lane when multiple lanes combine or proceeding on a highway on ramp - only in rare cases is the driver subject to completely stopping.

The very same methodology is supposed to be applied when approaching a Roundabout !!

The Main Idea is too “Turn your Head” when approaching the Roundabout to be aware of approaching traffic flow.

Utilizing this “Merging Traffic”method means that you will not be entering from a full stop when you accelerate … so as long as the approaching vehicles are not past the left side of the roadway you are on, there is ample opportunity to “Merge” into the roundabout Safely.

I was taught that “DEFENSIVE DRIVING” means: “TRUST NO ONE on the ROAD”.
(thank you mom)

“IF” I am constantly maintaining peripheral vision and stay alert to the fact that the other drivers are not paying full attention - or simply do not see my vehicle, I remain constantly aware that they will run into me if “I” drop my guard … being completely aware of my surroundings means I rely heavily on constantly utilizing my rear and side view mirrors - constantly.

OF COURSE
this includes realizing that none of the other drivers on the road are going to use their directionals - diligently remaining cautious

Concerning the Primary Topic of Turn Signals, that frankly should not even be an issue IF drivers were respectful of “Sharing the Road” with the Bad Drivers on the road that rely on our guidance.

HONESTLY
I have a bad habit (the wife tells me) of never using my directionals … when nobody else is on the road.

HOWEVER I view IT as a “SIMPLE CURTSY” to the other drivers to let them know “before hand” what my intentions are - for ALL our SAFETY (thanking mom again), and …

… NEVER WAIT until I am turning the wheel after coming to nearly a complete stop on the roadway with vehicles around me.

LET US ALL MAKE
IT HOME SAFELY

The far left lane is for going straight or going around. The right lane is for getting off or going straight, NOT FOR GOING AROUND , and that's the problem you see everyday. People in the right lane going around, with a car in the left lane going straight. Thats a T BONE.

Right lane is for going straight only. If only people would get that into their heads we would all be safer.

You are correct. Its just that simple. Right lane get off or go straight, left lane go straight or go around, PERIOD. DO NOT GOT AROUND A CIRCLE FROM THE RIGHT LANE.

Thank you. It works well for me as both of the entering lanes are advise of my intent and stay put.

Yes, it does. Leaving space is never a bad idea.

Wise! Very wise!