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DougB 10-30-2013 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 771421)
Er... what kind & color car do you drive?

Also, If you can't repair your brakes, just make your horn louder.

CFrance 10-30-2013 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DougB (Post 771422)
Also, If you can't repair your brakes, just make your horn louder.

Hoping you live north of 466...

Bogie Shooter 10-31-2013 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 771425)
Hoping you live north of 466...

Is this profiling?

CFrance 10-31-2013 06:34 AM

Only for DougBie and his traffic signal habits!:duck:

CFrance 10-31-2013 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 771481)
Is this profiling?

To clarify...

If Doug lives north of 466 and I live at 466A, I probably won't run into him (literally) at a red light...

jmvalcq 10-31-2013 07:16 AM

Driving tips
 
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 771180)
This will help you to undestand the roundabouts:
http://sumtercountyfl.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/3939

This diagram of how to properly navigate round-a-bouts should be posted in the major rec centers, given out in the rental packages, in the new homeowner info, and at the new buyers social. The more people who are on the same page when driving in the round-a-bouts the fewer incidences there will hopefully be.

2BNTV 10-31-2013 07:23 AM

A good suggestion was posed to the POA in that roundabouts signs should reflect a North and South direction such as the signs for Buena Vista Blvd and Morse Blvd.

It's easy to get disorientated when first visiting TV.

jblum315 10-31-2013 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 2BNTV (Post 771517)
A good suggestion was posed to the POA in that roundabouts signs should reflect a North and South direction such as the signs for Buena Vista Blvd and Morse Blvd.

It's easy to get disorientated when first visiting TV.

Yes, I remember going the wrong way on Morse Blvd and choosing the "wrong" Odell Circle.

buzzy 10-31-2013 07:46 AM

When approaching a roundabout with the intention of taking the third exit (i.e. a left turn), I put my left signal on. Once past the second exit, I switch to the right signal for the lane change and exiting the circle.

Bogie Shooter 10-31-2013 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jblum315 (Post 771536)
Yes, I remember going the wrong way on Morse Blvd and choosing the "wrong" Odell Circle.

You probably only did that once. More signs just clutter the landscape.

2BNTV 10-31-2013 08:19 AM

I think an "N" and "S" on the exisiting signs would be sufficent to help people.

Obviously, one should know the roads somewhat before venturing out.

Bizdoc 10-31-2013 03:48 PM

In The Villages, always assume that people who should stop, will not stop. A significant number will ignore stop signs, stop lights, gates that are down, other vehicles in the way, tress, barracades, and all manner of moveable and immoveable objects.

DougB 10-31-2013 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 771493)
To clarify...

If Doug lives north of 466 and I live at 466A, I probably won't run into him (literally) at a red light...

When going anywhere north of 466, I use my cart. When going anywhere south of 466, I use my car. No worries, I have a loud horn

Mikeod 10-31-2013 06:00 PM

I've noticed more drivers with the habit of driving straight through the roundabouts by entering in the right lane, drifting into the left lane in the roundabout, then drifting back into the right lane as they exit. The problem is they may not recognize there is another car or motorcycle to their left that has to brake hard to avoid them. Please stay in your lane.

CFrance 10-31-2013 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeod (Post 771941)
I've noticed more drivers with the habit of driving straight through the roundabouts by entering in the right lane, drifting into the left lane in the roundabout, then drifting back into the right lane as they exit. The problem is they may not recognize there is another car or motorcycle to their left that has to brake hard to avoid them. Please stay in your lane.

That's true; they are trying to straighten out the road. It's dangerous.


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