[DiandJay]

I believe the rules for correct use of round abouts was also provided in our welcome packet. Driving the posted speed helps enormously too. It gives you the ability to react to those who have not read the rules.
We lived in the UK for 10 years. Round a-bouts are very common there. Yet, we were still frustrated by confused drivers at times.

[mrf0151]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

If you are in the right lane but planning to continue around the roundabout and not turn right at once, you are supposed to yield the right of way to people turning right from the left hand lane (I’m assuming turning into two lanes, not one). That’s why there is a solid white line pointing you to the right. If you are in the right lane and there is a car just in front of you in the left lane, always assume that car might be turning right (legally) and be cautious. Similarly, if you are in the left lane wanting to turn right and there is a car in the right lane, be cautious and watch carefully. If I am taking the first right, I enter the roundabout from the right lane. If I am going straight on, I enter the roundabout from the inside lane but that means turning right from the left lane, doesn’t it? I plan ahead and switch lanes before I reach the roundabout. This is fast and easy, but it depends on people not driving with their minds on cruise-control.

NOPE, Look at the TV sign and learn. https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=136be...NkFDQTlC&ntb=1

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by MikeN

It seems not everyone knows how to handle roundabouts. If you’re in a left left that is not the time to be making a right hand turn. TV gives instructions on how to drive a golf cart. Perhaps they should educate people on how to use lanes in a roundabout

Yep, that post does prove that not everyone knows how to handle RBs. You are NOT making a right turn from the inner lane, you are exiting a RB in accordance with the rules. There have only been a million posts on how to do this.

[srswans]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

As I recall we entered the circle at the same time.

If the two of you entered at the same time and you didn’t take the first or second exit, you are at fault - never turn left from right lane.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

If you are in the right lane but planning to continue around the roundabout and not turn right at once, you are supposed to yield the right of way to people turning right from the left hand lane (I’m assuming turning into two lanes, not one). That’s why there is a solid white line pointing you to the right. If you are in the right lane and there is a car just in front of you in the left lane, always assume that car might be turning right (legally) and be cautious. Similarly, if you are in the left lane wanting to turn right and there is a car in the right lane, be cautious and watch carefully. If I am taking the first right, I enter the roundabout from the right lane. If I am going straight on, I enter the roundabout from the inside lane but that means turning right from the left lane, doesn’t it? I plan ahead and switch lanes before I reach the roundabout. This is fast and easy, but it depends on people not driving with their minds on cruise-control.

No, it DOESN'T. When you enter a RB in the inner lane and are going to the 2nd or 3rd exit---you are doing just that---exiting, in accordance with the rules. You are not "turning right".

[srswans]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

I always thought the that the rule of thumb is that when you're approaching a roundabout and you plan to exit from the 1st or 3rd (right or left exits) of the roundabout, you should always be in the outside lane well before entering the roundabout.

No, never use outside lane for third exit.

This lack of understanding is why we have accidents and why we have these long threads.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by rsmurano

it’s so easy to navigate a roundabout but there are so many bad drivers here in tv, i’m not surprised by all the accidents. Quite a few people’s replies here will show you they don’t know how to navigate a roundabout, and there is the same sign before each roundabout that shows exactly what each lane can do.
I wish we would have more cops at these roundabouts ticketing or even taking their drivers license away from people that can’t navigate one. I’ve called multiple companies telling them that their driver almost hit me in a roundabout by not following the law.
Me, i don’t care if you have your turn signal on or off, follow the rules. I’ve witnessed multiple people try to use their turn signal in the roundabout so they think they don’t have to follow the rules if their turn signals are on.
Simple rules:
Right lane driver in a roundabout has to exit the roundabout at either the 1st or 2nd exit. Period!
Left lane driver in a roundabout cannot take the 1st exit, can exit the 2nd, 3rd exits or go all the way around.
Also, the person going around the roundabout has the right of way of any cars coming into the roundabout so the car in the roundabout’s left lane can take the 2nd or 3rd exit. All cars entering the roundabout must yield to the car in the roundabout no matter which lane the car is using in the roundabout.

yup!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

bsloan....it's a CIRCLE. people need to realize that if they miss their exit, JUST GO AROUND again!!

Weeeeeeeeeee!!!!

[mminternet]

I honestly wish the roundabouts were set up where you could ONLY exit the roundabout from the outside lane. Then no one would be crossing/cutting in front of you. There is time to move from the inside lane to the outside if you want to exit.

[ucrider]

There is roundabout guidance provided in the Lifestyle handout. The main guideline is to use blinkers.

[lawgolfer]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

I always thought the that the rule of thumb is that when you're approaching a roundabout and you plan to exit from the 1st or 3rd (right or left exits) of the roundabout, you should always be in the outside lane well before entering the roundabout.

No! If you use the right (the No.2 or outside) lane intending to leave the roundabout at the 3rd exit, you are likely to cause a collision at the 2nd exit with a car in the left (No.1 or inside)lane.

You should use the right (No.2 or outside)lane when you will leave the roundabout at the 1st or 2nd exit. NEVER use that lane when you plan to leave at the 3rd exit.

If you use the left (the No. 1 or inside)lane NEVER leave at the 1st exit, only at the 2nd or 3rd.

The greatest danger in roundabouts is when two cars drive side-by-side in the roundabout or when one car, in either lane, overtakes or passes a car in the other lane. Too many drivers seem to think that roundabouts are the place to show off their driving skills or the great way their vehicle handles.

[PurePeach]

Originally Posted by Davonu

1) Yield to approaching vehicles in both lanes of the roundabout;
2) Never drive next to another vehicle in the roundabout.

And ALWAYS use your blinker (a.k.a. turn signal)!

[lawgolfer]

Originally Posted by mminternet

I honestly wish the roundabouts were set up where you could ONLY exit the roundabout from the outside lane. Then no one would be crossing/cutting in front of you. There is time to move from the inside lane to the outside if you want to exit.

Wrong wish!

Your wish is feasible only if there is one lane in the roundabout. That would cause bottlenecks when two lanes are reduced to one, and defeat the purpose of roundabouts.

With two lanes in the roundabout, drivers in the left (No. 1or inside) lane who are trying to exit
would be changing lanes within the roundabout under your plan. Changing lanes within a roundabout is a serious No-No and is a quick way to cause a collision.

Some people in the right (No. 2 or outside)lane believe that drivers in the left (No. 1 or inside)lane who take their 2nd or 3rd exit are"cutting" them off. Not so. The drivers intending to leave the roundabout at their 2nd or 3rd exit are supposed to be in the left (No.1 or inside)lane and drivers in the right (No.2 or outside) lane are supposed to allow them to do so.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

I always thought the that the rule of thumb is that when you're approaching a roundabout and you plan to exit from the 1st or 3rd (right or left exits) of the roundabout, you should always be in the outside lane well before entering the roundabout.

Look at the signs as you enter the roundabout. The right lane at entry has two options--take the first exit or continue through the roundabout. The left lane at entry also has two options--continue through the roundabout or proceed to the third exit. If you are going to exit at the third exit it would behoove you to move into the right lane, if possible, before exiting. Otherwise, be aware of other cars in the roundabout and adjust your speed accordingly. If you have to miss your exit, so be it. Go around one more time.

[bragones]

Originally Posted by mikreb

It's just like a 4 way intersection. The right lane can turn right or go straight. The left lane can go straight or turn left.

Left lane can go right(exit) if there's 2 lanes and a dashed line. I wouldn't do it but lots of people legaly do it and they do it without looking to see if a vehicle is on their right.