Originally Posted by mikeod (Post 427620)

The roundabouts are not going to be changed. The two lanes were a county requirement due to the density of the development. Roundabouts are increasing around the country. There are just a few basic tenets to negotiating a roundabout.

1.. Entering: Enter a roundabout in the proper lane for the direction you will be heading. Right lane for right turn or straight (continuing on the current road). Left lane for continuing or turning left (3rd exit). Same as a regular intersection. Never enter a roundabout when there is traffic to your left, even if one lane is clear. Always approach a roundabout with the expectation you will have to yield, not that you will yield only if you absolutely have to.

2. In the roundabout: Do not change lanes except to exit at the third exit, which usually requires crossing the outside lane. Use your signals in case someone doesn't follow the rules above. Your side mirror is your friend.

3. Take it slow and watch for the other guy. Just basic defensive driving.

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 427628)

How did you get that close to the offending driver? Yield?

Originally Posted by collie1228 (Post 427735)

I know I'm repeating myself as I've made this point before, but why would anyone want to use the left lane in the roundabout if they are going straight ahead (continuing on the same road)? I know the rules say either left or right lanes are optional in that situation, but I always stay in the right lane when going straight ahead. This way I never have to worry about anyone to my right as long as I've yielded to any other vehicle in the circle. I find my biggest problems with roundabouts is that I don't always pay enough attention to my speed when entering. When I'm paying attention my speed at entrance, I never seem to have any problem negotiating them.

Originally Posted by cappyjon431 (Post 427546)

ALWAYS be on the lookout, but just remember: 5/4% of people don't understand fractions.

Originally Posted by EdVinMass (Post 427902)

I think you've underestimated here. 5/4% of 80,000 is only 1000.

Originally Posted by EdVinMass (Post 427902)

I think you've underestimated here. 5/4% of 80,000 is only 1000.

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston (Post 427824)

I was in the right hand lane when entering and the guy I entered with went dead right at the first exit! If entering with someone else you just have to assume that they have no idea!

Originally Posted by brostholder (Post 420940)

The two biggest problems that I have noticed are 1)the people who want to make a left and feel the best way to do it is to go three-quarters around in the right lane, and 2)the people who are just entering the roundabout and intend to go straight from the right lane and don't understand that the car they see already in the roundabout in the left lane is going to exit. When entering, one should yield to cars in the right AND left lanes!