[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

That's pretty much my point, to explain WHY some people find it confusing. Because we refer to exits as "lefts" when in fact, we are exiting to our RIGHT. Once we get to our chosen exit, that exit becomes a RIGHT exit. Even though when we enter the circle, we're heading "left" - to get around the circle. The exit itself is a right exit.

That's why it's confusing to some people. Because we keep referring to those 9 o'clock exits as lefts, when they are not lefts, once we get to them. Because we keep referring to the 12-o'clock exits as "straight" when in fact we aren't going straight, we're going around in a curve, and then taking a RIGHT to get out.

That's why it's confusing to some people. And around and around we go - but if you ever want to get out - turn your wheel to the RIGHT.

I have yet to see someone stuck in the circle because they can’t figure out how to get out.

We/I refer to the left exit because I know some people won’t understand 9 o’clock particularly because by the time they get there it is 12 o’clock to them (just as you insist it is a right turn to them which, I suppose, makes it 3 o’clock to them… very confusing)

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I have yet to see someone stuck in the circle because they can’t figure out how to get out.

We/I refer to the left exit because I know some people won’t understand 9 o’clock particularly because by the time they get there it is 12 o’clock to them (just as you insist it is a right turn to them)

Plus we now have an entire generation raised on digital watches and have no idea how to tell time 😂😂😂

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Eg_cruz

Simply put
Enter RB in the left lane we can exit the 2nd or 3rd exit
Enter RB in the right lane you can exit 1st or 2nd exit

Now.........how easy peasy is that?

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

That's pretty much my point, to explain WHY some people find it confusing. Because we refer to exits as "lefts" when in fact, we are exiting to our RIGHT. Once we get to our chosen exit, that exit becomes a RIGHT exit. Even though when we enter the circle, we're heading "left" - to get around the circle. The exit itself is a right exit.

That's why it's confusing to some people. Because we keep referring to those 9 o'clock exits as lefts, when they are not lefts, once we get to them. Because we keep referring to the 12-o'clock exits as "straight" when in fact we aren't going straight, we're going around in a curve, and then taking a RIGHT to get out.

That's why it's confusing to some people. And around and around we go - but if you ever want to get out - turn your wheel to the RIGHT.

I just now edited my post you are referring to and added AGREE as the first word, so I do agree with what you said.

[fdpaq0580]

230 posts talking about going in circles. WOW!

[JMintzer]

This "there is no left turn at a roundabout, every turn is a right turn" crap is just pedantic nonsense. Everyone knows what they mean when they talk about "turning left at a roundabout"...


P.S. So how was your "vacation"?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

This "there is no left turn at a roundabout, every turn is a right turn" crap is just pedantic nonsense. Everyone knows what they mean when they talk about "turning left at a roundabout"...


P.S. So how was your "vacation"?

Welcome to the merry-go-round!!

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

This "there is no left turn at a roundabout, every turn is a right turn" crap is just pedantic nonsense. Everyone knows what they mean when they talk about "turning left at a roundabout"...


P.S. So how was your "vacation"?

"Everyone? "
I have seen a few that didn't.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by djlnc

The OP claimed that he would not be at fault if he was in the outside lane and ran into someone crossing in front of him to exit from the inside lane. I'm simply stating that the outside lane must yield to the inside lane (no matter how they got there). Not bad advice, but a fact. The alternative is a crash.

Nope, the outside lane has the right of way and the left has to yield. The law in every state is that the person going straight has the right of way over those turning. You never turn in front of another vehicle that is traveling straight unless you are just passing and only when safe.

[Bogie Shooter]

And the repetition continues…………………

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

"Everyone? "
I have seen a few that didn't.

Well, those few who didn't aren't going to understand "you only make a right turn off the roundabout" either...

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by Eg_cruz

Sounds like you are not reading the direction for the roundabout. The outside lanes once entered has to exit within two exits, if you go to exit the third exit you are in the wrong.
Most roundabouts have solid lines where the outside lane is forced to exit but so many drivers cross the solid line.
It’s not that hard if you just follow the directions that are posted before every roundabout

The signs ONLY show you how you can exit the RB, but not which vehicle must yield. And there is NO law that says you cannot continue around the circle in the right lane. If you miss your turn for some reason, you are allowed to continue around until you get to your destination exit.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Byte1

Nope, the outside lane has the right of way and the left has to yield. The law in every state is that the person going straight has the right of way over those turning. You never turn in front of another vehicle that is traveling straight unless you are just passing and only when safe.

If the r-a-b has two lanes that enter and two lanes that go straight thru, the inside lane does not yield to the outside lane...

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Byte1

Nope, the outside lane has the right of way and the left has to yield. The law in every state is that the person going straight has the right of way over those turning. You never turn in front of another vehicle that is traveling straight unless you are just passing and only when safe.

There is an old say about stopping digging when in a deep hole.
Still applies today!

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

If the r-a-b has two lanes that enter and two lanes that go straight thru, the inside lane does not yield to the outside lane...

Normally, I agree with you. In this case, I don't. As former law enforcement, if I was required to give one or the other a ticket for an accident in a RB, it would be the one that turned in front of the other vehicle. Just because the sign says how to exit the RB, it does not say which vehicle has the right of way because it is assumed that anyone taking a drivers test for a license knows that one does not turn in front of another car. I understand the confusion, but anyone that is in the inside lane that assumes that the outside car going on to the next exit is going to yield for them as they turn in front of them, is easily asking for a collision. You must slow down until it is safe to exit from the left lane for a right turn. Not only is that law, but it is also common sense. I am not a former Florida officer, so if they have a different law, I would be interested in reading it.