[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by TeresaE

Think of it this way. If you were at a typical intersection on a four lane road. Would you expect the car on your left to turn right in front of you? No

When the car in the left lane turned in front of you to exit when in a roundabout, it turned Right from the left lane in front of you.

Too many people here just don’t know how to drive.

WRONG!. Some people just don't get it. The person who has gone 180 degrees through the RB to the 2nd exit is NOT TURNING RIGHT. He is exiting in accordance with the rules. PERIOD. People should stop using the terms right and left lane and instead use inner and outer lanes. This might help a few understand better. As that person exits from the inner lane, there should NOT BE ANYONE to his right. If there is, they either illegally entered the RB from his 1st exit when he was coming around in the inner lane or entered with the inner lane car and are illegally going to the third exit in the outer lane. C'mon, this is not rocket science.

[D.Bolen]

Back to the original post, this same scenario happened to us - we were in the right lane northbound on Morse and a driver in the left lane of the circle assumed it was correct protocol to cut to the right lane in front of us to exit. Images on the signs posted clearly indicate that both left and right lanes continue through the roundabout to Morse, with the option of someone in the right lane to exit to another village. In such a case it seems like a no-brainer that if you're in the left lane and want to exit, you must wait for a clear opportunity to get into the right lane and exit from the right-hand lane (unless that right-lane is ending and depicted as veering off to the exit ) or make another go-around. NOT ok to to cut in front of the driver next to you in the right-hand lane to fly over to that exit. However, a driver did that to our car - sped up in the left lane and with no clearance, tried to cut in front of us to jet over to the exit at the last minute (we had no idea someone was trying to pass from the left), and then proclaimed that WE did not understand the concept of driving in roundabouts.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by D.Bolen

Back to the original post, this same scenario happened to us - we were in the right lane northbound on Morse and a driver in the left lane of the circle assumed it was correct protocol to cut to the right lane in front of us to exit. Images on the signs posted clearly indicate that both left and right lanes continue through the roundabout to Morse, with the option of someone in the right lane to exit to another village. In such a case it seems like a no-brainer that if you're in the left lane and want to exit, you must wait for a clear opportunity to get into the right lane and exit from the right-hand lane (unless that right-lane is ending and depicted as veering off to the exit ) or make another go-around. NOT ok to to cut in front of the driver next to you in the right-hand lane to fly over to that exit. However, a driver did that to our car and proclaimed that WE did not understand the concept of driving in roundabouts.

Did the driver in the left lane enter the RB with you (he was alongside you on Morse going north) or was he already in the RB when you entered it? If the former then he was clearly wrong but if the latter then you were wrong.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by D.Bolen

Back to the original post, this same scenario happened to us - we were in the right lane northbound on Morse and a driver in the left lane of the circle assumed it was correct protocol to cut to the right lane in front of us to exit. Images on the signs posted clearly indicate that both left and right lanes continue through the roundabout to Morse, with the option of someone in the right lane to exit to another village. In such a case it seems like a no-brainer that if you're in the left lane and want to exit, you must wait for a clear opportunity to get into the right lane and exit from the right-hand lane (unless that right-lane is ending and depicted as veering off to the exit ) or make another go-around. NOT ok to to cut in front of the driver next to you in the right-hand lane to fly over to that exit. However, a driver did that to our car - sped up in the left lane and with no clearance, tried to cut in front of us to jet over to the exit at the last minute (we had no idea someone was trying to pass from the left), and then proclaimed that WE did not understand the concept of driving in roundabouts.

Where did the other driver enter the roundabout? If he entered from the same lane as you did (6), he was wrong since 6 can't exit at 3. If he entered at 9 or 12, he was correct.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by D.Bolen

Back to the original post, this same scenario happened to us - we were in the right lane northbound on Morse and a driver in the left lane of the circle assumed it was correct protocol to cut to the right lane in front of us to exit. Images on the signs posted clearly indicate that both left and right lanes continue through the roundabout to Morse, with the option of someone in the right lane to exit to another village. In such a case it seems like a no-brainer that if you're in the left lane and want to exit, you must wait for a clear opportunity to get into the right lane and exit from the right-hand lane (unless that right-lane is ending and depicted as veering off to the exit ) or make another go-around. NOT ok to to cut in front of the driver next to you in the right-hand lane to fly over to that exit. However, a driver did that to our car - sped up in the left lane and with no clearance, tried to cut in front of us to jet over to the exit at the last minute (we had no idea someone was trying to pass from the left), and then proclaimed that WE did not understand the concept of driving in roundabouts.

Wow---it just continues. READ post #106 just above this one

[Randall55]

Originally Posted by D.Bolen

Back to the original post, this same scenario happened to us - we were in the right lane northbound on Morse and a driver in the left lane of the circle assumed it was correct protocol to cut to the right lane in front of us to exit. Images on the signs posted clearly indicate that both left and right lanes continue through the roundabout to Morse, with the option of someone in the right lane to exit to another village. In such a case it seems like a no-brainer that if you're in the left lane and want to exit, you must wait for a clear opportunity to get into the right lane and exit from the right-hand lane (unless that right-lane is ending and depicted as veering off to the exit ) or make another go-around. NOT ok to to cut in front of the driver next to you in the right-hand lane to fly over to that exit. However, a driver did that to our car - sped up in the left lane and with no clearance, tried to cut in front of us to jet over to the exit at the last minute (we had no idea someone was trying to pass from the left), and then proclaimed that WE did not understand the concept of driving in roundabouts.

Vehicles in the inner circle ARE NOT changing lanes. They are EXITING. And, NO! They do not keep driving in the inner circle and wait until it is safe to exit. C'mon! You expect someone to stay cornered in an inside circle, driving round and round, until you pass? YIELD before you enter a circle. That is the rule.

When vehicles are in the inner circle there is no way for them to get out unless they cross over the outer circle. (Think about it! Like someone said, it's not rocket science.) The driver who explained that you do not know the rules of a roundabout was correct. You do not! You must wait until a vehicle in the inner circle makes an exit before you enter. Otherwise, the two cars are going to hit or almost hit each other. This is what happened in your scenario. You did not wait.

[ehonour]

All this writing. All these opinions. The Florida Driver Handbook makes it quite simple:

"Roundabouts are circular intersections with no traffic signal which improve traffic flow and reduce traffic crashes. Roundabouts slow vehicle speed, give drivers more time to judge and react to other vehicles or pedestrians. Drivers entering the roundabout must yield to traffic already in the circle and are directed in one-way, counterclockwise direction. For multi-lane roundabouts, stay in the left lane to turn left and the right lane to turn right, and all lanes to go through, unless otherwise directed by signs or pavement markings. Stay in your lane within the roundabout and use your right turn signal to indicate your intention to exit. Prior to entering or exiting the roundabout, drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks. Bicyclists may take the lane in the roundabout, or use the sidewalk."

It also has a simple diagram at Florida Driver Handbook | Roundabouts.

[msmr23@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

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

Watch the lane markers. The inside lane usually exits, the outside lane has a hash line, meaning you have to yield to the inside guy crossing in front of you.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by TeresaE

Think of it this way. If you were at a typical intersection on a four lane road. Would you expect the car on your left to turn right in front of you? No

When the car in the left lane turned in front of you to exit when in a roundabout, it turned Right from the left lane in front of you.

Too many people here just don’t know how to drive.

Not even close when compared to roundabout. Left lane exiting at second exit is STRAIGHT through, the vehicle In right lane has two options, first exit or second exit period. Now if you don’t yield to traffic in the roundabout or go around to third exit it’s wrong. Several people have got hit going to 3rd exit in roundabout in right lane or didn’t yield to traffic in roundabout. They got the ticket.

[Topspinmo]

I am amazed how many people don’t know rules of roundabouts. I am surprised there not accident every hour is all roundabouts. Maybe that’s why I hear all the horns going off?

[jjombrello]

All one has to do is open the phone book and find the instructions for navigating roundabouts correctly. It is well detailed. Instruction brochures can also be obtained from the sheriff's office or annexes.

[Acordionist]

I have recently taken a course of defencing driving and I posed the same question, the answer being: Stay on the outer lane if you are exiting on the first or second exit and enter on the inner lane if you are exiting on the third exit. I both cases watch out for cars close to you on the other lane

[Randall55]

Originally Posted by Acordionist

I have recently taken a course of defencing driving and I posed the same question, the answer being: Stay on the outer lane if you are exiting on the first or second exit and enter on the inner lane if you are exiting on the third exit. I both cases watch out for cars close to you on the other lane

I don't know what driving class you took. There should be no cars close to you in another lane unless both vehicles are going straight thru. In that scenario, the vehicle on your left would have been beside you before reaching the roundabout.

Every car is not driving straight thru. Some may want to make a u-turn, some may want to take a side exit. You MUST allow those cars to take their exit or do a u-turn if they are in the roundabout when you approach. When a vehicle is in a roundabout before you, they have the right of way.

Think about it: When you are at a red light, cars who have a green light cross over the intersection or make u turns. You cannot go until your light turns green. If you go, you will strike another vehicle.

Same with roundabouts. If you enter before a person in the inner circle exits or makes a turn, you are going to strike each other.

An entering vehicle must wait until the roundabout is clear.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

And away we go……..
Prediction 65 posts!

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I'll raise, and go all in.

114 and counting……..
The first 25 posts state an opinion, the next 25 contradict the first 25, the third 25 contradicts the first 50 and so on. Reminds me of a Laurel & Hardy skit! Who is on first?
And someone….anyone is to learn from this thread?
Oh, and BTW stop letting your dog poop on my lawn.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by msmr23@gmail.com

Watch the lane markers. The inside lane usually exits, the outside lane has a hash line, meaning you have to yield to the inside guy crossing in front of you.

That makes even less sense than the other posters who don't know how to navigate a RB.
Please don't come anywhere near me in one