[rubicon]

The rules of the road are pretty much standard around the country and perhaps modified for specific situations everywhere. And drivers everywhere break ignore or unintentionally error in following those rules

What makes The Villages different is the coming together of a older homogenous population from around the globe meshing together and bringing with them the driving habits of their communities based on size, etc.
What makes The Villages different is the merging of autos, carts bikes, pedestrians all trying to share the same pathways and roads.

[Average Guy]

Originally Posted by DDoug

I don't think folks understood what I was really trying to say. Because people make up their own traffic rules causes some confusion where if everyone would drive according to how the laws were written traffic would flow a bit better. Even the police I have noticed don't make the turns onto a four lane road properly.

I am not sure what you mean by your statement about police making improper turns. I was surprised when I moved to Florida to learn that when you make a left turn, you do not have to turn into the leftmost lane.

" A left turn may be completed in any lane lawfully available, or safe, for the desired direction of travel."

Source: Florida Drivers Handbook - Making Turns

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by Average Guy

I am not sure what you mean by your statement about police making improper turns. I was surprised when I moved to Florida to learn that when you make a left turn, you do not have to turn into the leftmost lane.

" A left turn may be completed in any lane lawfully available, or safe, for the desired direction of travel."

Source: Florida Drivers Handbook - Making Turns

I noticed that also and was both surprised and dismayed because the Florida accepted practice increases the chances of accidents.

[Way2Old]

I've only been here a short while, however, I do believe that traffic laws here are perceived as only suggestions. What I don't understand is why are so many people that live in a retirement community in such a hurry.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by Way2Old

I've only been here a short while, however, I do believe that traffic laws here are perceived as only suggestions. What I don't understand is why are so many people that live in a retirement community in such a hurry.

I could never figure out why some people feel they have the right to be judgmental about other people's time schedules. Just because someone is retired doesn't mean they have all the time in the world. People do volunteerism, have doctor's appointments, sports schedules, meetings and so on. And yes, they may be in a hurry. Get over it.

[Hancle704]

Originally Posted by smcgirl

I have found the rules are quite different. I am surprised that in Florida the right lane is the passing lane.

Not like Boston where the break down lane is the passing lane.

[karostay]

It's becoming... Sad to say.... It's an all about Me!!!!! Community
remember not all that long ago everyone in golf carts waved nodded and said hello

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Average Guy

I am not sure what you mean by your statement about police making improper turns...when you make a left turn, you do not have to turn into the leftmost lane...

Yep.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I don't see any different driving rules here in The Villages. Most people follow the rules pretty well. I've seen people in many states that don't seem to understand the right our way rule in intersection. It's no different here except that people tend to drive a lot slower and are much more courteous than most other places I've lived.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by karostay

It's becoming... Sad to say.... It's an all about Me!!!!! Community
remember not all that long ago everyone in golf carts waved nodded and said hello

I still see a lot of people wave and nod from golf carts. It's one of the things I love about this place. Have you tried waving first?

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I still see a lot of people wave and nod from golf carts. It's one of the things I love about this place. Have you tried waving first?

I still get waved at and I would not say I quite fit in with most of the Villages being 55 and actually looking younger than that according to some. Of course, flattery does work with me too, so maybe they are just telling me what I want to hear.

There are a few rude people but with the population here especially when all the snow birds get back, tempers can rise quite quickly. Seems it goes like a ratio to the traffic on the major routes through the Villages.

[USSGompers]

It irks me that when I am at a 4-way stop and it's another car's turn to go- they wave at me and tell me to go. I just stay there and they keep waving- finally they go.

See, the thing is- that kind of driving behavior causes accidents. I wish that everyone would just follow the rules of the road.

[travelguy]

my big pet peeve are stop signs. if you are on wheels then you must make a complete stop. this goes for bicyclists (you are not immune to stop signs), autos, or golf carts. i do not like it when a golf cart has a stop sign, and the auto does not (crossings such as at gates) and the auto comes to a screeching halt and the driver motions the cart driver to cross. the auto has the right of way, the cart has a stop sign. what this does is embolden the cart driver to think that he has a right of way....this is not the case. auto drivers....stop being so courteous and polite. cart drivers....obey the law. and cart drivers....use your turn signals. please.
btw: my primary mode of transportation is a golf cart.

[Jaggy]

I just figure I am invisible when I am on the road and drive defensively. AND use my blinkers ( or the correct word...... turn signals , as my husband points out)

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by rubicon

The rules of the road are pretty much standard around the country and perhaps modified for specific situations everywhere. And drivers everywhere break ignore or unintentionally error in following those rules

What makes The Villages different is the coming together of a older homogenous population from around the globe meshing together and bringing with them the driving habits of their communities based on size, etc.
What makes The Villages different is the merging of autos, carts bikes, pedestrians all trying to share the same pathways and roads.

I think you mean "heterogeneous."