[JoeC1947]

I'm giving up coffee!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

This is REALLY scary....................

Nah....not as scary as you think. I'm seasonal so I'm driving in TV during the winter months which is the busy season. The Duval gate is very quiet, much quieter than the RABs close to LSL or any of the busier RABs. I do abide by the law and use the inside lane to make a "left turn"when I'm navigating the busy RABs. No worries.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Nah....not as scary as you think. I'm seasonal so I'm driving in TV during the winter months which is the busy season. The Duval gate is very quiet, much quieter than the RABs close to LSL or any of the busier RABs. I do abide by the law and use the inside lane to make a "left turn"when I'm navigating the busy RABs. No worries.

Guess that explains it all....................

[BigBopper]

stupidity knows no boundaries. this is also what you call a 'road hog'

[Mikiem]

Originally Posted by Chazz

I've noticed quite a few drivers making multiple lane changes within a roundabout. Wonder why they do this, as it can be pretty dangerous, particularly if they aren't the only vehicles in the roundabout. The situation I am writing about is when a driver enters the roundabout from the right or left lane, immediately changes lanes within the roundabout, then changes lanes again as he exits that roundabout. Of course, there are no turn signals evident during any of these lane changes.

I have experienced the same thing quite often. Especially on Buena Vista

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by JerryP

•2012 Florida Driver's Handbook - Florida Providers for Traffic Safety
http://www.fpts.us/documents/Florida...r_Handbook.pdf
5.15 -Roundabouts
Roundabouts are circular intersections with no traffic signal which improve traffic flow and reduce traffic
crashes. Roundabouts slow vehicle speed, give drivers more time to judge and react to other vehicles or
pedestrians. Drivers entering the roundabout must yield to traffic already in the circle and are directed in
one-way, counterclockwise direction. For multi-lane roundabouts, stay in the left lane to turn left and the right
lane to turn right, and all lanes to go through, unless otherwise directed by signs or pavement markings.
Stay in your lane within the roundabout and use your right turn signal to indicate your intention to exit.
Prior to entering or exiting the roundabout, drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks. Bicyclists
may take the lane in the roundabout, or use the sidewalk.

Attachment 9977

Good post, Jerry. There is an interesting and important statement which bears attention and I highlighted it. The pavement markings are significant in those RAB's where the exit route is one lane. Please note there is no mention of lane changing in the RAB. However the pavement markings control lane changes.

Be careful, alert and STAGGER.

[Bogie Shooter]

good roundabout thread, now over 100 posts and counting......................

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

good roundabout thread, now over 100 posts and counting......................

It seems to be of interest to a lot of people. If just one of the posts clears up one persons misunderstanding it will have served its purpose well.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by downeaster

It seems to be of interest to a lot of people. If just one of the posts clears up one persons misunderstanding it will have served its purpose well.

If only it would work that way. The posts are all opinions and each is a different way to get around. Some are totally wrong and if followed, one could end up in a bad accident.
It has been said many times before, on this and other threads. Just follow the signs that are posted before you enter the roundabout. How darn simple is that???

[Chazz]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

...Just follow the signs that are posted before you enter the roundabout. How darn simple is that???

Apparently, from the many posts on the subject, not that simple in practice.

My objective in starting this post was to prompt a dialogue on the subject. Not just on the forum, but outside in everyday conversations. Hopefully, this will cause people to think about what they are doing, and maybe make a positive change. At least that is the hope.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Chazz

Apparently, from the many posts on the subject, not that simple in practice.

My objective in starting this post was to prompt a dialogue on the subject. Not just on the forum, but outside in everyday conversations. Hopefully, this will cause people to think about what they are doing, and maybe make a positive change. At least that is the hope.

Maybe you should look at the other threads on this topic. It has been dailogued to death.

[Chazz]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Maybe you should look at the other threads on this topic. It has been dailogued to death.

Thanks for the suggestion. Judging from the activity, there is some dialogue still left in this subject,

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Chazz

Thanks for the suggestion. Judging from the activity, there is some dialogue still left in this subject,

It just happens to be the same dialogue over and over.................kinda like a dog poop thread.

[Chazz]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

It just happens to be the same dialogue over and over.................kinda like a dog poop thread.

To the moment, I count 9 posts by you, on this message thread. If you want it to die, which is clear to me, why are you promoting it with your postings on such a "dead" subject?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Chazz

To the moment, I count 9 posts by you, on this message thread. If you want it to die, which is clear to me, why are you promoting it with your postings on such a "dead" subject?

Its my job.