[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Just because they have a turn signal on, how would that help you "know in advance" that they are going to exit the roundabout?

If you see a car with a turn signal on, all you know for certain is that the turn signal is on.

Maybe the driver plans to exit the roundabout and maybe they don't. If you pull out in front of them and cause an accident, I bet you will be at fault.

Agree totally. Seeing turns signals is fine, but I never count on that to avoid a conflict. That's the principle of yielding to both lanes in the roundabout anyway...if you go and there would be a conflict if the signaling cart does not turn, then you are not truly yielding to traffic in the roundabout.

[robinsdw2]

The use of turn signals is a common courtesy. It costs nothing to use the turn signals, why do you think they put them on your car in the first place.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

Can anyone explain to me why people seldom use their turn signals when exiting round-a-bouts.

When we are in the process of driving thru a roundabout and exiting, our hands and brain are busy steering the car, so we are not able to easily activate our turn signals.

[427dave]

Their blinker fluid is empty. You need to keep the blinker fluid full so your turn signals will work. Ace Hardward has pint bottles of blinker fluid.

[Bogie Shooter]

Wow! Two roundabout threads going at one time......................

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by 427dave

Their blinker fluid is empty. You need to keep the blinker fluid full so your turn signals will work. Ace Hardward has pint bottles of blinker fluid.

That's true. When picking it up at Ace Hardware, take the elevator to the 17th floor, it's in aisle 7 on the left, 3rd shelf down

[blueeagle65]

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

Can anyone explain to me why people seldom use their turn signals when exiting round-a-bouts. Using your signals without a doubt makes the traffic flow so much better.

You are correct, however, they don't use them to change lanes or turn either. Even prior to electric signals you had to use hand signals to get your license. Apparently too much gray matter has left these individuals and they no longer know how to signal.

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

Can anyone explain to me why people seldom use their turn signals when exiting round-a-bouts. Using your signals without a doubt makes the traffic flow so much better.

These are the same people who don't signal when making a left or right hand turn, or better yet -- signal 5 seconds before their actual turn.

They deserve to be rear-ended but alas -- then it's your fault!

[Chi-Town]

Was in Hilton Head Island and turn signals are required in the roundabouts. Not a bad idea.

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[Rapscallion St Croix]

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[trichard]

The Villages has published a brouchure that explains how to navigate the round-a-bouts. Just read the brochure to figure out what to do. It's not space science.

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by circletrack

I only use a signal very briefly before exiting, mostly as a courtesy to anyone that's waiting to enter.

exiting the roundabout a signal is required by law. a signal is not required when entering it.

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Was in Hilton Head Island and turn signals are required in the roundabouts. Not a bad idea.

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they are required by law before exiting here as well.

[skip0358]

I use them, sure wish more people did. Some could also learn to slow down like the sign says when going thru them also

[Lblueocala]

Round abouts are a thing from the northeast part of the US. People from the northeast learned to navigate them when they were learning to drive. Most of the rest of the US doesn't have them. They are not part of learning to drive in the rest of the country. DONT assume just because people have some problems navigating them they are stupid. The first time you encounter them it can be confusing and intimidating. Traffic moves very fast though them. NOT everyone is from New England. You can be dealing with cars, trucks, motorcycles, golf carts, bicycles, people with poor eyesight, slower reflexes. COMMON sense folks, THINK, put your minds in motion before putting your mouths in gear. Chill out you're in Florida now, not up north.