[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Medtrans

I too try to stay in the outside lane until it’s time to exit left but this time I was driving in it...probably because of the dump truck and pick-it following him on the right. Too bad one has to be worried about what is essentially going straight? When you’re on a highway you don’t worry that someone in the right lane will turn left in front of you.....why is it such a problem here?

One would think that after awhile dealing with roundabouts people would see the logic in which lane you should be driving in.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Medtrans

When you’re on a highway you don’t worry that someone in the right lane will turn left in front of you.....why is it such a problem here?

Well, it really does not matter WHY it is a problem. The fact is that it IS a problem and, as you did, we need to figure out what to do about it.

I drive thru roundabouts slowly with my hand on the horn and I honk at people all the time if I think they are about to do something stupid. However, if they ignore my honking, I am going slow enough to avoid them - at least so far.

[txfan]

The best description I've seen of how to navigate a Villages roundabout is to treat it as a you would a four-way stop:

If you're in the right lane, you can turn right, or go straight. If you're in the left lane, you can go straight, or turn left.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Travelingal702

........and PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE use your turn signals. Unfortunately, the rules to whom these messages apply probably don't read these handy hints. Too bad!

I do not trust turn signals anywhere in The Villages, especially the RABs. I trust but verify when it comes to turn signals. Golf cart signals??? There are so many people that drive for ever with their turn signal on. My cart has automatic cancelling turn signals just like cars but that is not the case with most golf carts.

I do not ever pay attention to turn signals in the RABs. USELESS.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by kappy

Always use your right turn signal when exiting a roundabout, even if you are going straight.

It would be not more than 10% of people have on turn signals when using the RABs. Most of them don't even realize their signals are on.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by donfey

Ah, but the rest of the world DOES have problems with traffic circles, just like we do here. The "advice" in the OP is well stated: DON'T cross a solid line (but expect that others WILL do so,) and cross dashed lines with caution (but expect that others may be careless.) And YES - DO USE YOUR BLINKERS!

BLINKERS confuse the issue.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Villagesgal

Rules for circles in Marion County are not the same as Sumter County. Know each counties rules.

Really? What is one major difference between the two counties?

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Bill1701

If people are confused by roundabouts, they shouldn't be driving.

There is nothing confusing about RABs. One of my most important and safe practices I use when driving in a RAB is NEVER stay next to any car in the RAB. I always "hang back" and not ever drive next to anyone. I do not trust any other drivers.

Oh......how I've missed these RAB discussions!!!!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by chrissy2231

My approach to roundabouts is to let the car next to me go first while I slowly go round so that if he is cutting across he/she doesn't hit me. Works beautifully.

Sounds exactly what I do........"hang back" from other drivers. Let them go ahead of me ALL THE TIME.

[davem4616]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Really? What is one major difference between the two counties?

I'm curious too

hopefully they both are consistent and embrace going counter clockwise and no driving over the middle

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I do not trust turn signals anywhere in The Villages, especially the RABs. I trust but verify when it comes to turn signals. Golf cart signals??? There are so many people that drive for ever with their turn signal on. My cart has automatic cancelling turn signals just like cars but that is not the case with most golf carts.

I do not ever pay attention to turn signals in the RABs. USELESS.

One thing nice about Yamaha carts the have that Light blinking in you’re eye if you leave you’re turn signal on.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by BlackhawksFan

"Look kids, Big Ben, Parliament. Look kids, Big Ben, Parliament. Look kids, Big Ben, Parliament. Look kids, Big Ben, Parliament."

(Frustrated) "I can not get over to the other side. Look kids..."

"We know Dad. Big Ben. Parliament."

Funny!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Maybe I am missing something but how do you turn left? Kind of puts you in the island

From where you enter the RAB, if you go to the first exit, you have made a right turn.

From where you enter the RAB, if you go to the second exit, you have gone straight.

From where you enter the RAB, if you go to the third exit, you have made a left turn.

From where you enter the RAB, if you go to the forth exit, you have made a U Turn.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

There is nothing confusing about RABs. One of my most important and safe practices I use when driving in a RAB is NEVER stay next to any car in the RAB. I always "hang back" and not ever drive next to anyone. I do not trust any other drivers.

Oh......how I've missed these RAB discussions!!!!

Well on the first of each month start a new one. Me I kind of like the Costco ones

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Surprising there are not more accidents.

Lots of near misses. Do those count?