Originally Posted by bogmonster (Post 2235166)

The signs coming into the circle mean nothing other than a recommendation of what you should do. The lines on the road are law. Look closely at them the next time you drive in a RAB and remember the inside lane ALWAYS has the right of way.

Originally Posted by Pettys1 (Post 2235029)

If you know your turning on a side road then get into the outside lane your don't turn into a lane to turn. I mean common sense tells you to get into the outside lane. If you where on the road an cut in front of someone . Cause if you hit me while driving in the inside lane while trying to turn you'll be sued I promise you..

Originally Posted by kenpoboy (Post 2235174)

This is correct. Simple rules.....Everyone should consider themselves entering the ROB at 6. Your options are:

Left Lane: go to 12
Continue around to 9
Right Lane: go to 3
go to 12 (you cannot go past 12 from right lane)

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI (Post 2235077)

Have you done any research on the traffic laws for roundabouts?

Originally Posted by Pettys1 (Post 2235029)

If you know your turning on a side road then get into the outside lane your don't turn into a lane to turn. I mean common sense tells you to get into the outside lane. If you where on the road an cut in front of someone . Cause if you hit me while driving in the inside lane while trying to turn you'll be sued I promise you..

Originally Posted by Dotneko (Post 2235082)

This is not correct. If I enter to RAB at 6 and plan on exiting at 12, I may be in either lane. If I enter in the left lane, I stay there until my exit. At which point I cross the right lane to do it. If you are in the right lane, you must yield to me.
If you saw me on the RAB and entered alongside me, you are wrong. Cars on the RAB have the right of way.
It would be incorrect of me to enter on the left at 6 and exit at 9 however.

rules for roundabouts - Bing video

Originally Posted by Rich42 (Post 2235186)

Biggest problem with OPs logic is it is based on “common sense”…….that is not in many villagers DNA.

Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 2235050)

And the argument starts again. Fact is that you may not know where the other car entered the circle and where they wish to turn. You can be right and still end up in the hospital. Is it worth being right? These circles should only be one lane, period.

Originally Posted by Pettys1 (Post 2235029)

If you know your turning on a side road then get into the outside lane your don't turn into a lane to turn. I mean common sense tells you to get into the outside lane. If you where on the road an cut in front of someone . Cause if you hit me while driving in the inside lane while trying to turn you'll be sued I promise you..

Originally Posted by MrFlorida (Post 2235109)

How about everybody just slow down and drive defensively?

Originally Posted by cjrjck (Post 2235183)

The multi lane roundabouts can be challenging. If I am in the outside lane and there is a vehicle even with me or ahead of me in the inside lane I know that the vehicle may be exiting to the right at the next exit and I am prepared to yield. If I am in the inside lane preparing to exit to the right, I'll make sure I have the room to do it if there is a vehicle beside me or behind me in the outside lane. What makes it difficult sometimes is a vehicle that enters the roundabout into the outside lane while I am in the inside lane with my turn coming up and then the vehicle speeds up to the point that trying to cross the outside lane to exit can be dangerous.

Originally Posted by mtdjed (Post 2235137)

Are you sure of what you said? Against whose rules? Exiting at 3rd you have right away in the inner lane, you must change lanes, which is against the rules, but if an accident its their fault..... You just said that was against the rules.
Having a hard time following your logic.

What am I missing?

Originally Posted by bogmonster (Post 2235203)

Look at the lines. At every exit, the right lane exits. In order to remain in the RAB you have to cross a dashed line, hence you need to yield to the inside lane because you are crossing his lane. The arrows coming in only tell you what’s possible.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2235043)

And if I’m in the inside lane and going straight through and you’re in the outside lane going around 270, I promise you I’ll sue AND win

Originally Posted by Pettys1 (Post 2235063)

I've been almost hit twice this week. I'm in the outside lane cause I'm turn on side road you don't turn Infront of another vehicle you go back around til you can get in the right lane

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2235255)

You're not "changing" lanes. You're taking the exit. You're CROSSING the outside lane, to get to your exit. As a driver on the inside lane, YOU have that right to cross, and people entering the roundabout on the outside lane are required to wait until you have either exited, or passed the exit, before entering the circle.

Originally Posted by Flynguy (Post 2235220)

. I agree with that, but since I’ve been here, (1.5 months), I’ve come to realize that the elderly drivers are somewhat oblivious to their surroundings. They own these $80,000 cars, but they’re unable to negotiate the roadways efficiently. Getting old sucks, so we just have to be alert and use the IPDE process. Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute. Stay clear of them as many of them are likely impaired by Rx or alcohol or… BOTH!

Originally Posted by kenpoboy (Post 2235174)

This is correct. Simple rules.....Everyone should consider themselves entering the ROB at 6. Your options are:

Left Lane: go to 12
Continue around to 9
Right Lane: go to 3
go to 12 (you cannot go past 12 from right lane)

Originally Posted by coralway (Post 2235086)

Based on all these above comments, it’s pretty clear that it’s every man, and woman, for themselves.

Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2235101)

Yeah, that is about right.

I always drive slowly in a roundabout and have my hand on the horn. If I see another person driving incorrectly, I give them a long honk and keep honking until they are out of my way.

Originally Posted by Mass288 (Post 2235250)

Ok sports fans from Massachusetts here not proud of it either. Lol villages resident in 2 weeks..we have a ton here they are rotary,s round abouts are usually in england...and there are no left turns.....it's a circle all turns are of a right leaning direction...how do you take a left in a circle ????

Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2235116)

Roundabouts are just like an intersection with a traffic light. If you are turning right, you must be in the far right lane before entering the circle. Just like at a traffic light. Signal, then make the right turn keeping your lane.

If you are going straight thru, you can be in either lane, you do not signal, and exit on the opposite side of the circle.

If you are turning left, you must be in the left lane before entering the circle. Just like at a traffic signal. You signal that you are turning left. When you proceed, You will be on the inside of the circle. Drive thru until you reach the exit, keep your lane and exit. No need to cross over lanes. The circle is designed to avoid this. The lanes lead you out without confusion everytime!

If you have to make a full circle, you must be in the left lane. Just like if you were making a u turn at a traffic light. Signal, then make your u turn inside the circle. Signal right to exit. Again, the lane will lead you out without having to cross lanes.

How and why is anyone crossing lanes? Just pretend there is a traffic light at each circle. Am I wrong? Starting to second guess myself.

Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2235123)

Gotcha! But, I was assuming the driver wishing to enter knows to yield.

Originally Posted by mtdjed (Post 2235129)

May depend upon signage. Some folks say that it is against the law to change lanes once you are in the roundabout. That logically cannot be correct. If you are on a two lane road entering a two-lane roundabout that has four inlet and outlets and you plan to go to the 3rd exit, you are normally expected to enter on the inside lane which allow exit on the 2nd and/or subsequent exits. So, you enter the inside lane and pass the 2nd exit , you now need to switch to the outside lane to exit at the 3rd exit from your start. However, you may be in competition with someone who has entered after your start. That is where your driving skills are put to test. That is not the time to assume you are OK to turn because you are ahead of the competition. This is the time to actually see acknowledgement OK to turn or make another revolution. You also have to understand that others may have a different understanding than you. Also, you have to pay attention to road markings

I spent many years in the Boston area with its much more complex road system and rotaries. The common theory there was to make sure you got the other driver's attention and agreement before a move.

It is irresponsible for posters to make statements of law that are not known to be true.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2235279)

If you mean "drive defensively", you are absolutely correct. These RABs will work perfectly every time if everyone, and I mean everyone, abides by the rules of the RABs. Having said that, it is impossible to expect that everyone understands the rules and abides by them.


So, back to square one. DRIVE DEFENSIVELY!!!!!

Originally Posted by Pettys1 (Post 2235029)

If you know your turning on a side road then get into the outside lane your don't turn into a lane to turn. I mean common sense tells you to get into the outside lane. If you where on the road an cut in front of someone . Cause if you hit me while driving in the inside lane while trying to turn you'll be sued I promise you..