[Happinow]

Originally Posted by memason

I don't understand how you could even write a post like this, if you looked at the previous posts [right above yours] with photos or followed Bogies link to the roundabout instructions. Neither of those (photos or instructions) say anything about turning RIGHT from the LEFT lane.

Sorry, not trying to be mean, but I don't get it ????

Perhaps I need to re read....give me a sec.

[Happinow]

This is what confused me....Gracie said..

If you are going to the third outlet you should be in left lane where you can turn right.

Gracie, you're confusing me. It's ok though, I'll figure it out. Everyone, no need to try to set me straight. My mind is clearly not working right today. Or, I need to drive it! Duh for me.

[lightworker888]

for me is to make sure that there are no cars in the roundabout and that there is sufficient time and room to allow for those coming in from the left, regardless of which lane they are in. When turning at the 3rd exit, I check for the cars coming into the roundabout at the second exit, signal my intention and move into the right lane. If I am turning at the second exit, I do my best to be in the right lane as that eliminates the problem of being T-boned. Perhaps I will have more of a challenge in March, as we have always been in TV for April/May and Sept/Nov. and traffic may be lighter in those months.


LW888

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

As a start to understanding.....please read this brochure.

Go to www.districtgov.org
Near the middle of the page is Sumter County Roundabout brochure.

Thanks for the post and link. Looking at the new signage, I couldn't help feeling that the only way they could have made it simpler is if they drove through the rab for you!

Another thing that should be noted is that if you're are in the outer lane, and a vehicle in the inner lane makes a legal exit, you will be the one that will most likely be issued a traffic ticket. Comments on not only this thread, but other threads on this topic, I'm positive that there a a number of people that don't realize this.

Also, recently my wife was traveling south on Buena Vista prepared to move into the center lane. Half way in she was suddenly blinded by the sun and had to quickly stop. It was only a few seconds before she recovered and was sure of her placement in the inner circle, but if another driver appeared around the bend of the inner cicle or behind her and had their nose in her butt, there most likely would have been an accident. Always leave adequate space when behind someone entering the rab and be prepared and expect the unexpected!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Roundabouts brochure, from the Sumter County government's web site:

http://sumtercountyfl.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=3939

Brochure is dated 'February 2012' (bottom of page 1).

Bill

[Carla B]

There is a clear explanation of the roundabout rules in the February 2012 POA Bulletin. They were explained by Scott Cottrell, Director of Sumter Co. Public Works at the January POA meeting:See link Property Owners, Association of Florida

At least there is hope..the 300 people who attended the meeting should now understand how to navigate the roundabouts

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by chuckinca

Not yielding to traffic and makin a right turn from the left lane is stupid!


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This is the part that confuses everybody, technically you are completing a "left" turn when you make a right turn; except when you make a "right" turn or go straight! Wow! I guess the secret to safe navigation of a roundabout is MERGE into the flow at 20 mph or less and never drive parallel to another vehicle; and always use your right turn signal as soon as you pass the exit immediately prior to one you expect to take.

[pooh]

By Skyguy....Thanks for the post and link. Looking at the new signage, I couldn't help feeling that the only way they could have made it simpler is if they drove through the rab for you!

LOL...can you imagine the back up as we each waited our turn to have our cars driven....

[Lou and Carolyn C.]

I understand the basic concept with regards to the Roundabout (RAB), however one thing does confuse me and I know I’ll be chastised by those who have “COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING” OF THE RAB, but here goes:

Say I’m approaching a RAB in the left lane and I know I will be exiting at the 3rd exit into a residential gate where there are two lanes, one for visitors and the other for residents, well being a resident I may choose to use the residence side of the gate, Right?? So if I’m exiting from the inside RAB lane toward the gate, which would be the left hand lane entering through the visitors side, here is the problem for me, as I would need to switch lanes and get in the right hand (residents side) in order to use my residence pass, I’m always nervous switching over to the right hand lane fearing that I’m going to get hit by another vehicle on my right. Signed Nervous Nelly!!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Lou and Carolyn C.

I understand the basic concept with regards to the Roundabout (RAB), however one thing does confuse me and I know I’ll be chastised by those who have “COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING” OF THE RAB, but here goes:

Say I’m approaching a RAB in the left lane and I know I will be exiting at the 3rd exit into a residential gate where there are two lanes, one for visitors and the other for residents, well being a resident I may choose to use the residence side of the gate, Right?? So if I’m exiting from the inside RAB lane toward the gate, which would be the left hand lane entering through the visitors side, here is the problem for me, as I would need to switch lanes and get in the right hand (residents side) in order to use my residence pass, I’m always nervous switching over to the right hand lane fearing that I’m going to get hit by another vehicle on my right. Signed Nervous Nelly!!

Never change lanes in a RAB.
When you exit in your example go to either lane.
Always look to the right to see if another car has entered without yielding or is traveling faster than you are. Don't forget to signal.....its that little lever on your steering wheel.

[memason]

Originally Posted by Lou and Carolyn C.

I understand the basic concept with regards to the Roundabout (RAB), however one thing does confuse me and I know I’ll be chastised by those who have “COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING” OF THE RAB, but here goes:

Say I’m approaching a RAB in the left lane and I know I will be exiting at the 3rd exit into a residential gate where there are two lanes, one for visitors and the other for residents, well being a resident I may choose to use the residence side of the gate, Right?? So if I’m exiting from the inside RAB lane toward the gate, which would be the left hand lane entering through the visitors side, here is the problem for me, as I would need to switch lanes and get in the right hand (residents side) in order to use my residence pass, I’m always nervous switching over to the right hand lane fearing that I’m going to get hit by another vehicle on my right. Signed Nervous Nelly!!

Congratulations! In this example, you navigated the RAB properly . If you want to go through the resident gate, merge over to the right lane, after you've cleared the RAB.

However, you realize that you can go through either gate, right? Your gate pass works on either of the gates, so if you can't merge to the right, just use the left gate. In fact, it's sometimes faster to go through the left gate at busy gates, like St. Charles at Miona Rec. Center.

[NJblue]

Originally Posted by Lou and Carolyn C.

I understand the basic concept with regards to the Roundabout (RAB), however one thing does confuse me and I know I’ll be chastised by those who have “COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING” OF THE RAB, but here goes:

Say I’m approaching a RAB in the left lane and I know I will be exiting at the 3rd exit into a residential gate where there are two lanes, one for visitors and the other for residents, well being a resident I may choose to use the residence side of the gate, Right?? So if I’m exiting from the inside RAB lane toward the gate, which would be the left hand lane entering through the visitors side, here is the problem for me, as I would need to switch lanes and get in the right hand (residents side) in order to use my residence pass, I’m always nervous switching over to the right hand lane fearing that I’m going to get hit by another vehicle on my right. Signed Nervous Nelly!!

This is a good question and a general point of confusion. The guidelines say to not change lanes while in the circle, yet the circle I am most familiar with (Morse and Odell by Havana) has a dashed lane divider line in the circle just before the exit into Hemingway and then a solid line once you are on the road leading to the gate. What this implies to me is that they actually want you to start merging into the right (outside) lane while still in the circle. So, this is what I do: as I approach my exit I make sure no one is trying to overtake me in the outside lane, turn my turn signal on, and slowly merge into the outside lane to make my turn. By so doing I also prevent the people who like to race around on the outside lane from creating an accident.

[Lou and Carolyn C.]

It just seems like an accident waiting to happen in my opinion.

Good advice by-the-way about using the little lever on the steering wheel!!
I would never have thought of that, plus it always works! Right?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Lou and Carolyn C.

It just seems like an accident waiting to happen in my opinion.

Good advice by-the-way about using the little lever on the steering wheel!!
I would never have thought of that, plus it always works! Right?

We are trying to advance this concept at every opportunity.

[Lou and Carolyn C.]

Originally Posted by memason

Congratulations! In this example, you navigated the RAB properly . If you want to go through the resident gate, merge over to the right lane, after you've cleared the RAB.

However, you realize that you can go through either gate, right? Your gate pass works on either of the gates, so if you can't merge to the right, just use the left gate. In fact, it's sometimes faster to go through the left gate at busy gates, like St. Charles at Miona Rec. Center.

I did NOT know that the gate pass works on either side of the gate(s), I thought the left side was for visitors only or for someone that has forgotten to carry their gate pass with them, and you must get the gate attendants go ahead before entry. I suppose it doesn't matter then which side you use to enter, just thought as a resident and have a pass we should use this side, basically if that's the case why have a pass? But that's a story for another day. :-)