[thevillagernie]

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.

never, never, get beside anyone in a roundabout.

[kendi]

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.

If you’re taking the 3rd exit you need to be in the inside lane. Inside lane goes straight or left. Outside goes straight or right.

[Sandy and Ed]

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.

Wrong. Check the roundabout signs. Third exit (9 o’clock) must be in inside (left) lane and you (traffic in circle) have right of way to exit the circle (carefully). There should be no one in the circle in the right lane to impede your own exit. Circle has right of way (unless you are in New Jersey : ). Period.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by thevillagernie

never, never, get beside anyone in a roundabout.

As opposed to #2 in the post referenced. Interesting. Usually this occurs because someone fails to read previous posts. But I think this is a first---actually quoting the repetitive post. But, since it is good advice, I suppose it bears repeating.

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.

[neilbcox]

Every roundabout has a lane assignment on a big green sign before you enter it. Also the roads are clearly marked on the asphalt as to what each lane can do!

Follow the green sign as to who has the right away. This danger really increases when snowbirds return!

FYI…There are no general roundabout rules…many are different in lane assignments!

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

We were in a double- 2 lane round about, in the right lane. As I was about to pass a right hand turn and continue on in the round about, a driver next to me in the left lane made a sudden turn in front of me to exit the round about. I had to slam on the brake to avoid getting hit.

This started me thinking- If you are in the left lane of the round about you always run the risk that someone in the right lane will be in your way when it's time for your exit. Just because you have been passing right turns without taking them- someone just entering on the right could be in your way when you take the 3rd exit.

What am I missing? is there a way for someone in the right lane to avoid getting hit by a driver turning in from the left- or is it 100% trusting every driver in the left to not hit you? Seems like a crap shoot.

Thanks

Obviously you need to be on constant lookout for the dummies because he shouldn't have been beside you. He should have been behind. You are not to enter a roundabout until any car to your left already in the circle has passed. It is like a 2 lane zipper. Also, this is much simpler if the speed limit is strictly adhered to.

[PhilG]

As you approach the potential turn, glance at the front right wheel of the guy to your left. Similarly, if wish to tuirn right from the left lane. glance at the front left wheel of the giy in the outside lane.

[MidWestIA]

yes I ONLY go in a round about when I am clear ahead of cars AND we have tons of tourists that are clueless about it ASSUME they will turn at the wrong time but don't be by anybody in there.

[PersonOfInterest]

The Villages' assumption that Retired people who would live in the Villages could figure out how to use a dual lane roundabout was perhaps a poor assumption. I would suggest that those who can't figure it out use 301 or Micro Racetrack Rd instead of going through the roundabouts, but sadly those who can't figure it out don't know that they can't figure it out. One hint pertaining to the OP's post, if you're in the right (outside) lane and you're passing the 2nd exit you've just screwed up. Smart option # 2, take your golf cart.

[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

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

We were in a double- 2 lane round about, in the right lane. As I was about to pass a right hand turn and continue on in the round about, a driver next to me in the left lane made a sudden turn in front of me to exit the round about. I had to slam on the brake to avoid getting hit.

This started me thinking- If you are in the left lane of the round about you always run the risk that someone in the right lane will be in your way when it's time for your exit. Just because you have been passing right turns without taking them- someone just entering on the right could be in your way when you take the 3rd exit.

What am I missing? is there a way for someone in the right lane to avoid getting hit by a driver turning in from the left- or is it 100% trusting every driver in the left to not hit you? Seems like a crap shoot.

Thanks

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

We were in a double- 2 lane round about, in the right lane. As I was about to pass a right hand turn and continue on in the round about, a driver next to me in the left lane made a sudden turn in front of me to exit the round about. I had to slam on the brake to avoid getting hit.

This started me thinking- If you are in the left lane of the round about you always run the risk that someone in the right lane will be in your way when it's time for your exit. Just because you have been passing right turns without taking them- someone just entering on the right could be in your way when you take the 3rd exit.

What am I missing? is there a way for someone in the right lane to avoid getting hit by a driver turning in from the left- or is it 100% trusting every driver in the left to not hit you? Seems like a crap shoot.

Thanks

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.

[Chamo]

Why do we need 1000 people stating their opinion on a question that has been put on this site 1000 times SMH EVERYBODY NEEDS TO PUT THEIR OPINION IN

[Mikee1]

This question comes up almost weekly. The easiest way to figure out what to do is...
If you cross the dashed white line you must yield, just like on a highway. Some traffic circles have left lane right of way and some do not. Just look at the dashed white line, if you cross it you must yield. So yes, there are many times when the inside lane traffic has the right of way to the exit.

[mrf0151]

Bottom line for roundabouts, just like the posted signs in TV indicate is that right lane is for going straight or turning right out of the roundabout. The left lane is for going straight or turning left into the roundabout. It is that simple, PERIOD.

[nancymiller217@yahoo.com]

And one more thing….

NEVER CHANGE LANES IN A ROUNDABOUT. *

I have witnessed more than one driver approach a RAB in the right lane and immediately go to the left lane of the RAB, and change back to the right lane and exit—basically going straight through the RAB, like they are the only vehicle there.

Truly special people.

*exception—lane markings force you to. For example, Morse south at Rohan rec, if you are turning left to the rec center, the big yellow lines on the road make you change to the right lane after the 2nd exit. Then you can and should change lanes.