[tzangrilli]

First, have a grandchild explain the diagram on the green sign that is just before every round a bout.
Second, if turning left use the left lane, if turning right use the right lane, if going straight use either lane.
Pretty simple, they are no different than any intersection that has two lanes going in each direction.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by tzangrilli

First, have a grandchild explain the diagram on the green sign that is just before every round a bout.
Second, if turning left use the left lane, if turning right use the right lane, if going straight use either lane.
Pretty simple, they are no different than any intersection that has two lanes going in each direction.

Yes!!! Fantastic and totally accurate description of how roundabouts should work. I don't know why people can't grasp the concept - it really is no different than any other intersection, except its in the shape of a circle instead of a square.

[Baci514]

I guess you are talking about people like me. When we are going more than one exit we get in the left lane and then get off at the appropriate exit. WE NEVER CROSS THE SOLID WHITE LINES which is what people are doing when they ride the whole way around in the right lane of a round about.

[Bogie Shooter]

I thought this thread would end early, since we covered this all before. Boy was I wrong.

[BobnBev]

I think speed is a factor, they drift lane to lane.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by tzangrilli

First, have a grandchild explain the diagram on the green sign that is just before every round a bout.
Second, if turning left use the left lane, if turning right use the right lane, if going straight use either lane.
Pretty simple, they are no different than any intersection that has two lanes going in each direction.

I disagree completely, if your in the left lane trying to go straight some dummy will turn left and cut U off or hit you.

Agree that's the way it is designed to work, but tooooo many don't get it.

[travelguy]

they must be from new jersey, home of the traffic circle. if you have never driven in new jersey and navigated one of the traffic circles you are in for a treat. the objective is to merge right into the circle(no yielding allowed), change lanes as often as you deem necessary, and exit as fast as you can.....and all of this is done without using turn signals or mirrors....just swivel your head around as much as your neck muscles allow! and it also is an added treat in that you can curse as much as you can and use all sorts of gestures. it also helps if you have your music turned up and the bass is a-thumping loudly!

[JoeC1947]

Originally Posted by tzangrilli

First, have a grandchild explain the diagram on the green sign that is just before every round a bout.
Second, if turning left use the left lane, if turning right use the right lane, if going straight use either lane.
Pretty simple, they are no different than any intersection that has two lanes going in each direction.

Yes, that's the way to do it.

[Chazz]

Originally Posted by travelguy

they must be from new jersey, home of the traffic circle. if you have never driven in new jersey and navigated one of the traffic circles you are in for a treat. the objective is to merge right into the circle(no yielding allowed), change lanes as often as you deem necessary, and exit as fast as you can.....and all of this is done without using turn signals or mirrors....just swivel your head around as much as your neck muscles allow! and it also is an added treat in that you can curse as much as you can and use all sorts of gestures. it also helps if you have your music turned up and the bass is a-thumping loudly!

Reminds me of the old Freehold circle of yore. Alas, they got tired of all the excitement it caused and it is now no more.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

Remember when exiting 3/4 of the way around, you're to be in the left-lane and crossing the right lane. Doesn't make sense to me...but have been told that's the way to do it. The traffic in the right lane will be cited "IF" they t-bone you at this time of exiting! That's why one checks their blind spots for cars!

I always make sure I am staggering any car that is in the RAB with me. This way there is no possibility of a T-bone accident.

Also...I have the mirrors set on my car so I have no blind spots at all. (Watched a video on YouTube which explained how to do it) I've been using this method for nearly two years now and having no blind spots in a car is like having eyes in the back of my head.

[Rebel Pirate]

If one could peak at the speedometer of the multiple lane changers, you'd have the answer; you can't remain in the same lane in a roundabout if you're going 35 mph.

[Chazz]

Originally Posted by Rebel Pirate

If one could peak at the speedometer of the multiple lane changers, you'd have the answer; you can't remain in the same lane in a roundabout if you're going 35 mph.

Ahh, I hadn't thought of that one!

[JoeC1947]

Originally Posted by Rebel Pirate

If one could peak at the speedometer of the multiple lane changers, you'd have the answer; you can't remain in the same lane in a roundabout if you're going 35 mph.

It's just about impossible to take a rab at 35mph unless you have a very nice sports car.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Rebel Pirate

If one could peak at the speedometer of the multiple lane changers, you'd have the answer; you can't remain in the same lane in a roundabout if you're going 35 mph.

Originally Posted by Chazz

Ahh, I hadn't thought of that one!

I agree. Also, I do think drivers have a tendency to "straighten out" a curved road.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Rebel Pirate

If one could peak at the speedometer of the multiple lane changers, you'd have the answer; you can't remain in the same lane in a roundabout if you're going 35 mph.

Originally Posted by JoeC1947

It's just about impossible to take a rab at 35mph unless you have a very nice sports car.

Like a Miata