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fdpaq0580 02-23-2025 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Indydealmaker (Post 2411505)
That possibility is why you are never to parallel another car in the circle. Zippers, folks.

Keep at or below 20 and you will be just fine. Never pass.

The only time a car exiting in the inside lane crosses in front of another is when a car is entering the circle from the right crossing street. Even then that should never be a problem because that car coming into the circle from the right is not supposed to enter until the car in the inside lane has passed. You zipper into your lane just behind and to the right.

Remember, you are not allowed to overtake another car inside the circle
Just when we think there may be a chance one or two may learn, you give us zippers. The concept of alternating left and right is great, some might think bumper to bumper. So, like a zipper, but not so close.

By the way, thanks. I checked to make sure mine was closed. It wasn't. 🤫🙄

UpsideDown 02-23-2025 05:03 PM
Take the circle out of the roundabout and treat it as a regular intersection. That should make it easy. BUT, that doesn't matter because Villagers don't drive, they aim.

:boom:

Topspinmo 02-24-2025 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Beauty (Post 2411035)
Florida has no need for turn signals..Hardly.nobody uses them
Same goes for other 49 states.

Challenger 02-24-2025 05:28 AM
Always yield to vehicles in the Round About, both lanes.

Marathon Man 02-24-2025 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by CarlR33 (Post 2410958)
Probably did not know that residents CAN use the guest gate same as the resident gate.
I see this every day. Changing lanes inside the round simply because they think that residents must use the resident gate.

fdpaq0580 02-24-2025 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2411618)
I see this every day. Changing lanes inside the round simply because they think that residents must use the resident gate.
What I see is people changing lane at the gates to get in the shortest line. Residents know. The residents gate is usually positioned ahead of the visitors gate. But, one reaches the visitors gate first and can activate the gate a couple seconds ahead of the Residents gate, allowing the "visitor" to get ahead of the resident. Hey! Anything to get one up on other drivers.
ME FIRST! 🤬

JMintzer 02-24-2025 07:53 PM
Another "This one time at Band Camp (insert Round-a-Bout)"...

Closing in on 100 posts, saying the same thing (and often with incorrect info) again and again and again...

https://thatswhatlisathinks.com/wp-c...5/bandcamp.jpg

fdpaq0580 02-24-2025 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2411793)
Another "This one time at Band Camp (insert Round-a-Bout)"...

Closing in on 100 posts, saying the same thing (and often with incorrect info) again and again and again...

https://thatswhatlisathinks.com/wp-c...5/bandcamp.jpg
Noooo! Really? Good! Everyone gets to voice their opinion. No censorship for us for us. Maybe they aren't incorrect. Just misinterpreted or misunderstood.

Such fun! 😀😉

fdpaq0580 02-24-2025 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2411793)
Closing in on 100 posts, saying the same thing (and often with incorrect info) again and again and again.
Um! Just wondering, if they/we are all saying the same thing, how can only some of us be correct and others be incorrect? 🤔

Ropnrose 02-25-2025 07:40 AM
I use my directional signals to communicate my intentions to other drivers. It's my understanding, you cannot cross a solid white line within a roundabout (or any other place on a road). As long as there is a dashed line, you can change lanes, as long as it is clear.

Topspinmo 02-25-2025 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2411813)
Noooo! Really? Good! Everyone gets to voice their opinion. No censorship for us for us. Maybe they aren't incorrect. Just misinterpreted or misunderstood.

Such fun! 😀😉
I blame spell check… :eclipsee_gold_cup:

Topspinmo 02-25-2025 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Ropnrose (Post 2411848)
I use my directional signals to communicate my intentions to other drivers. It's my understanding, you cannot cross a solid white line within a roundabout (or any other place on a road). As long as there is a dashed line, you can change lanes, as long as it is clear.

You can to avoid crash… :22yikes:

michgary 02-26-2025 08:51 AM
Some one posted that these circles have been proven to be safer than stop lights. That's ridiculous. The reason for circles is for traffic flow, not safety. Love not needing to stop at lights when no cars are coming. Just stating the obvious,, but for some here it is necessary now and then. :sing:

Bill14564 02-26-2025 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by michgary (Post 2412089)
Some one posted that these circles have been proven to be safer than stop lights. That's ridiculous. The reason for circles is for traffic flow, not safety. Love not needing to stop at lights when no cars are coming. Just stating the obvious,, but for some here it is necessary now and then. :sing:
As someone once said (the source seems to be in dispute):
It Ain’t What You Don’t Know That Gets You Into Trouble. It’s What You Know for Sure That Just Ain’t So
I would be interested in reading any study that finds roundabouts are not safer than traffic lights. I tried but I can't find one.

A couple of reasons roundabouts ARE safer:
- Far less likely to be T-boned at 60mph
- Far fewer points of collision
- Far lower speed for any collision that might occur
- Roundabouts require drivers to be more attentive

Snakster66 02-26-2025 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by UpsideDown (Post 2411542)
Take the circle out of the roundabout and treat it as a regular intersection. That should make it easy. BUT, that doesn't matter because Villagers don't drive, they aim.

:boom:
Correct on all counts. Last night, for the second time since I moved here in September, I had someone cut across in front of me from the right lane to turn left in the roundabout. The only reason I didnt T-bone either of them is because, when driving, I assume the other person will do the stupidest thing possible. I'm never disappointed and I'm always prepared.


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