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Russ_Boston 11-21-2011 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by l2ridehd (Post 420570)
I really fail to understand how anyone can claim they don't know how to use a roundabout. It is exactly the same as a traffic light. If you want to turn right at a light, you use the right hand lane. If you want to turn left at a light you use the left hand lane. If you want to go straight through you use either lane. And you always yield to someone already in the intersection. Roundabouts work exactly the same way. Those that can't follow those simple rules are probably a problem any where they drive.
Don't spoil the fun by making it simple now. People on this site like to think it's more rocket science than it is:)

skyguy79 11-21-2011 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Russ_Boston (Post 420596)
Don't spoil the fun by making it simple now. People on this site like to think it's more rocket science than it is:)
What? You mean I bought that STK Rocket Science Diploma from QVC for nothing?

2BNTV 11-21-2011 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by skyguy79 (Post 420604)
What? You mean I bought that STK Rocket Science Diploma from QVC for nothing?
Dude, that's funny stuff. :a20:

eweissenbach 11-21-2011 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by skyguy79 (Post 420604)
What? You mean I bought that STK Rocket Science Diploma from QVC for nothing?
Okay, just how long have you had that one in your back pocket waiting to use it??? :a20:

angiefox10 11-21-2011 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by eweissenbach (Post 420672)
Okay, just how long have you had that one in your back pocket waiting to use it??? :a20:
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

No kidding.. Skyguy cracks me up with these!!!

angiefox10 11-21-2011 02:33 PM
It seems easy if you are used to them, but I wouldn't think to exit a roundabout from an inside lane. That's where the rep almost got creamed. The guy (it's always a guy if the driver is bad... right?) in the outside lane wasn't going to exit and she exited from the inside lane.

Now.. I get it, but I would have thought you would have to be in an outside lane to exit.

Get it? :loco:

Now... I think I will go back to bed as I have a headache!

Posh 08 11-21-2011 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by memason (Post 420574)
Exactly! Let's be honest here....knowing HOW to drive is not a requirement to get a drivers license anymore... The folks that can't figure out a roundabout are also the same people running stop signs, hanging over in the cart lane, turning right on a red light without stopping, cruising [sometimes below the speed limit] in the left lane...you name it.

Just saying.....
Well now, I didn't run stop signs or hang in the cart lane but I sure had a hard time in the roundabouts on our short visit to TV. This Virginian hasn't seen the likes of them so maybe a little understanding for some of your visitors would boost the "Friendliest Home Town" thingy. Just saying.......:wave:

logdog 11-21-2011 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by skyguy79 (Post 420604)
What? You mean I bought that STK Rocket Science Diploma from QVC for nothing?
If you bought it for nothing then you got your money's worth. Quit complaining...

Bogie Shooter 11-21-2011 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Posh 08 (Post 420731)
Well now, I didn't run stop signs or hang in the cart lane but I sure had a hard time in the roundabouts on our short visit to TV. This Virginian hasn't seen the likes of them so maybe a little understanding for some of your visitors would boost the "Friendliest Home Town" thingy. Just saying.......:wave:
Not sure what you want us to do for you visitors. If you are here and have a computer, the Community Development site has a brochure that you can read and learn how to drive in a round-a-bout.
Here it is......
http://www.districtgov.org/PdfView/P...daboutBrochure - FINAL070908.pdf'&ql=standard

Posh 08 11-21-2011 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 420818)
Not sure what you want us to do for you visitors. If you are here and have a computer, the Community Development site has a brochure that you can read and learn how to drive in a round-a-bout.
Here it is......
http://www.districtgov.org/PdfView/P...daboutBrochure - FINAL070908.pdf'&ql=standard
You missed my point. Thought a little understanding for visitors instead of criticism by the other poster.

quirky3 11-21-2011 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Posh 08 (Post 420826)
You missed my point. Thought a little understanding for visitors instead of criticism by the other poster.
I know what you mean! I experienced TV for the first time past weekend, and even after reading all the "roundabout" stories, the initial visual effect of seeing all the cars and golf carts zipping around is kind of overwhelming and distracting. Did my best to stay focused, don't go too fast or too slow, but was hoping for patience and kindness from other drivers.

Bogie Shooter 11-21-2011 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Posh 08 (Post 420826)
You missed my point. Thought a little understanding for visitors instead of criticism by the other poster.
But, MeMason was right.

Posh 08 11-21-2011 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 420840)
But, MeMason was right.
How so? My difficulty with roundabout made me run stop signs? I don't get the broad brush branding.

memason 11-21-2011 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Posh 08 (Post 420826)
You missed my point. Thought a little understanding for visitors instead of criticism by the other poster.
Sorry....not sure why you took my post so personal . . . It was not directed at anyone specific.

skyguy79 11-21-2011 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by logdog (Post 420775)
If you bought it for nothing then you got your money's worth. Quit complaining...


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