[SusanStCatherine]

• Upon approach, yield to all traffic in the roundabout - wait for a gap - do not enter next to a vehicle in the roundabout
• Do not change lanes within the roundabout or as you exit (an exit from the inner lane at 9 or three-quarters cuts across outer lane)
• Do not overtake other vehicles or bicyclists within the
roundabout
• Use your signal just before exiting right - if taking the first exit at right at 3, put on right signal upon entering the outer lane of the roundabout

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by margaretmattson

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

Suggestion. Never assume. Bad things happen when you least expect it. The only assumption I would make is that no one is going to do what you expect them to do.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

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.

There should be no worry at all about having a collision if each and every driver YIELDS to anyone in the RABs, whether in the outside or the inside lanes. There will never be a collision if every driver does just this one simple rule of the RABs. Also, if you safely entered the RAB by yielding as you should, don't screw that up by speeding up. Maintain speed so you wont catch up to another vehicle.

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

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!!!!!

"Having said that, it is impossible to expect that everyone understands the rules and abides by them".

Proven conclusively within this very thread. So, considering that, I'm all for such threads continuing to appear.

I *do* take exception to the opinion that these RAB rules are simple and easy to understand "by all".

[Mrfriendly]

Originally Posted by Pettys1

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..

When we come to our home in Villages, we get dropped off by Groome and have access to our golf carts for our stay. Recently, we had the opportunity to borrow a friends car for several days. I was wondering how roundabout driving would be. I took my time, used my blinkers. No flipping the bird and no accidents. Easy Peezy.
I did get a little dizzy, driving a big distance of Morse Boulevard with all those roundabouts. 🤢

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Heytubes

What’s that little lever on the left side under my steering wheel for?

In a roundabout, in many cases, it is to give other drivers a false indication of your intentions.

Is there enough space between exits in a roundabout to begin to signal the recommended distance prior to exiting without having the signal on while driving past an earlier exit?

[Dilligas]

I am glad we got that all figured out now......

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by kenpoboy

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)

I think the OP may not understand the reference to these numbers. These numbers refer to the numbers on an analog clock (a clock with a face with the 12 numbers in a circle).

3 means 3 o'clock
6 means 6 o'clock
9 means 9'oclock
12 means 12 0'clock

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Mass288

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 ????

Easy.....as you enter the RAB, picture an analog clock. You enter at 6 o'clock and exit at 9 o"clock. You have just complete a left turn. Oh, and don't forget you MUST ENTER THE RAB in the INSIDE LANE.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by conman5652@aol.com

Wrong

Who is wrong? We posters don't know that unless you quote the person you are addressing your comment to. By the time you posted your "wrong", there may be several other comments already posted. I prefer not to have to guess who is actually "wrong".
Thanks.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I was entering the RB from 441 at Morse/Paige/El Camino Real. I slowed down to check for traffic coming around the RB to my left. I saw a car coming, and the driver put their turn signal on immediately after passing Paige, and they slowed down, in the outside lane. I thought - oh cool. They're exiting. So I sped up and entered the RB since they indicated they were exiting before they got to where I was.

I was wrong. They were just kidding. They had no intention of exiting at that exit. So they beeped and made nasty gestures to me - and tailgated me, beeping and gesturing and yelling at their windshield all the way to Banderas (which is where I turned to go to Publix).

All I could think about was - well - next time if they don't want to be inconvenienced by someone who is watching their movements to make sure it's safe to proceed, they should - be more accurate about the signals they're presenting.

The one thing I do that I know is totally wrong is......I never signal when I'm planning to exit a RAB. When I am in the correct lane for the exit, I see no reason to signal my intention.

I also NEVER EVER trust another vehicle with a signal on. NEVER!!!!!

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

When I am in the correct lane for the exit, I see no reason to signal my intention.

Courtesy??

[TerryCamlin]

It is amazing how many people cannot figure out the simple diagrams on the side of the road. No YOU SHOULD NOT BE IN THE LEFT LANE TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN OR VISA VERSA. ON 44a going towards Buena Vista if you are going up towards 466a you should be in the left lane. If you are in the right lane you go 1/4 way thru the circle then straight. I blame the local counties also. There should be more arrows painted on the road because people are pretty clueless these days. We need an arrow with a red line painted thru it showing they cannot turn where they think they can. I have cameras and like the other writer you hit me I have cameras and you are going to court!!! Follow the big green signs and if you do not understand them you should not be driving. Agree it's not the snowbirds fault. I see it happen every single day.

[srswans]

Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest

Going straight through roundabout you can enter on inside lane and EXIT on inside lane.

Some roundabouts force inner lane driver to do a left turn (i.e., exit at 9 o’clock). 44A eastbound at Buena Vista for example.

Gotta look at sign for each roundabout.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

courtesy??

nope.