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EdV 11-22-2011 08:01 AM

Choosing the wrong lane to enter the roundabout is not what’s causing the majority of the accidents. It’s failure to yield until both lanes are free that’s causing most of them.

And why is that? Because it’s counterintuitive to what you’ve been doing all your life. Think about it. When you’re heading home from work in heavy traffic and you’re entering the highway on an entrance ramp., do you wait until both lanes are free or just the right hand lane?

Nuff said?

Bogie Shooter 11-22-2011 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by EdVinMass (Post 420954)
Choosing the wrong lane to enter the roundabout is not what’s causing the majority of the accidents. It’s failure to yield until both lanes are free that’s causing most of them.

And why is that? Because it’s counterintuitive to what you’ve been doing all your life. Think about it. When you’re heading home from work in heavy traffic and you’re entering the highway on an entrance ramp., do you wait until both lanes are free or just the right hand lane?

Nuff said?

You are right. Probably why there are Yield signs when approching the roundabout......if only everyone could read.

angiefox10 11-22-2011 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 420953)
Try cut and paste.

Thanks Bogie, It takes me to the VCDD page but there is nothing on it. So.... If I go to the home page where do I go from there?

ummmm Wait... maybe I should rephrase that!

What link do I click on?

EdV 11-22-2011 08:22 AM

But there are usually yield signs on the highway entrance ramps too. Sign or no sign, the errant drivers really believe they are doing the right thing when they wait for the right lane to be free without regard for the vehicles in the inner left lane. IMHO, those of you that try to simplify the problem by saying “just treat it like an intersection” are missing the point.

Just saying.

Bogie Shooter 11-22-2011 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by angiefox10 (Post 420960)
Thanks Bogie, It takes me to the VCDD page but there is nothing on it. So.... If I go to the home page where do I go from there?

ummmm Wait... maybe I should rephrase that!

What link do I click on?

http://www.districtgov.org/

scroll down to Sumter County roundabout brochure...click

Bill-n-Brillo 11-22-2011 08:51 AM

Here's a good link for the roundabout brochure:

http://www.districtgov.org/PdfView/P...27&ql=standard

Bill :)

Figmo Bohica 11-22-2011 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Longrider49 (Post 420875)
Been here a couple of weeks. Two close calls. One when the lane merged into one and the car in the ourside lane went across my path to keep going left from the outside lane and another time (today) when a truck exited from the inside lane infront of me when I was going around to the next exit. The CDD brochure advises the turns that can be made from which lane and the use of a right turn signal when exiting. Haven't seen much use of turn signals in the roundabouts. A little caution and courtesy would go a long way and one of my own peeves: I don't thing k the roundabouts are the best place to pass IMHO.

Did you not realize that turn signals on auto sold in Florida are optional equipment. :a20:

hedoman 12-05-2011 04:16 PM

Why are there 2 lanes in the roundabouts? Had a person in the center lane cut me off to make the right turn onto Morse. I expected it so avoided an accident.

IMHO one lane would be sufficent to keep moving until the desired path is reached......

jojo 12-05-2011 06:03 PM

Hedoman, If you are in the right lane unless you are exiting at the first exit past your entry point you are technically making a left turn and the car in the center lane has the right of way. The best strategy is to try to stagger your car going around.

getdul981 12-05-2011 06:24 PM

Two rules for the roundabouts:

Rule number 1 - Don't hit another car.

Rule number 2 - Don't get hit by another car.

Simple enough.

Pturner 12-05-2011 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by angiefox10 (Post 420302)
This is an example of what I'm talking about!!!

http://youtu.be/Jesf4xFOg1Q

:laugh:

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Originally Posted by angiefox10 (Post 420303)

I guess it's not funny, but... :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

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Originally Posted by skyguy79 (Post 420604)
What? You mean I bought that STK Rocket Science Diploma from QVC for nothing?


:a20:

Y'all are crackin me up.

jimmemac 12-05-2011 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo (Post 420972)
Here's a good link for the roundabout brochure:

http://www.districtgov.org/PdfView/P...27&ql=standard

Bill :)

Thank you, that is very helpful to people new to roundabouts!!

Bogie Shooter 12-05-2011 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hedoman (Post 425793)
Why are there 2 lanes in the roundabouts? Had a person in the center lane cut me off to make the right turn onto Morse. I expected it so avoided an accident.

IMHO one lane would be sufficent to keep moving until the desired path is reached......

You had to do this post, you did it on purpose right?........just to get them all riled up.:cus:

hedoman 12-06-2011 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 425919)
You had to do this post, you did it on purpose right?........just to get them all riled up.:cus:

Yupper, time to wake up TV :cus: :cus: :cus: :cus:

islandgal 12-06-2011 06:38 AM

Interesting Article and Audio about Roundabouts
 
http://www.npr.org/2011/09/28/140877...er-traffic-fix


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