[Skunky1]

The signs are flawed and conflicting.

[mrf6969]

Right lane you must continue in that lane (NO left turn) Left lane continue in that lane or left turn your choice. It is that simple period.

[Dahabs]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I NEVER EVER trust a turn signal on any car when in the RAB. Most folks don't even know their signal is still signaling from before they even got into the RAB. Their hearing can not be trusted to know the signal is making the blinking noise.

I make sure I NEVER drive next to anyone in a RAB. I always hang back to not be next to another car. You just never know what someone is going to do and I've seen some near misses in the RABs.

This is the best advice.

[Windguy]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

Personally I don’t trust another driver’s turn signal while in a roundabout anyway

Well, neither do I, but there are times when I can pull out but it might cause the other driver to slow down so I don’t because I don’t want to inconvenience them. However, if their blinker is on, then I pull out anyway because if they don’t turn and I cause them to slow down it’s their fault. I won’t do this if it endangers us.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Windguy

Well, neither do I, but there are times when I can pull out but it might cause the other driver to slow down so I don’t because I don’t want to inconvenience them. However, if their blinker is on, then I pull out anyway because if they don’t turn and I cause them to slow down it’s their fault. I won’t do this if it endangers us.

Sounds like you’re not yielding to both lanes in the roundabout. If so, any conflict is not his fault...it’s yours.

[stebooo]

Your most accurate and profound statement. I don't trust. !!!!!!😎

[collie1228]

Originally Posted by Choro&Swing

Driving alongside other vehicles in a traffic circle or passing them in a traffic circle is entirely legal and appropriate so long as you stay in your marked lane. If, say, I am driving south on Morse and not turning off, I use the middle lane and stay in that lane throughout. I’m free to pass someone turning right onto the first road. I am NOT free to turn right onto the first road from the middle lane. I AM free to turn right onto the second road from the left land or to keep going around the circle. That’s the way the lanes are marked. If you are in the right lane and continuing south on Morse, the second turn, then there is no conflict. However, if you are in the right lane and continuing on to the third exit or returning north on Morse, then I have the right of way for that second turn south on Morse. If you run into me because you want to take the third turn, but you were asleep at the wheel and entered the roundabout in the wrong lane, then you will be at fault. You need to watch to make sure I’m not turning. Turn signals won’t necessarily help because we are side by side. So the signals are hard to see.

That said, I’m cautious in situations like that because some people are terrible drivers. I tend to accelerate so people will see I am taking the second right or hold back a little to make sure they aren’t going to try to go on to the third right from the right lane.

I think the traffic circles in The Villages are marvels of good design and clarity. So long as people read the signs in advance and follow the rules, they are easiest circles I’ve ever used, and they save a lot of time. If they are driving on autopilot or on drugs or two-fers, watch out!

It may or may not be "legal" to pass or ride alongside someone in a traffic circle; frankly I don't know. But I do know it is idiotic to do so. I someone is already in the traffic circle, and you decide to pass that person, you are putting both of you in jeopardy of a crash.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

I know the official recommendations on driving in traffic circles instruct that turn signals should be used. In a perfect world that may work but I see so much incorrect use of them that it makes me think that they are ineffective. I see drivers with the left turn blinker on while taking an exit and the right turn on while bypassing an exit. My thought is to make sure you are in the proper lane for your exit (and I do mean all the way in that lane instead of partially in the other lane) and keep moving. There are signs before each roundabout that instruct which lane to be in for the exit you are taking if you are unfamiliar with it. Obviously right lane for first or second exit and left lane for second and third exit. Also don’t enter a roundabout with another car in the left lane beside you. Point here is concentration on proper driving in the circles and less focus on turn signals. Personally I don’t trust another driver’s turn signal while in a roundabout anyway

The posts in reply will prove my points. My dad taught me to drive, His advice was expect the people around you to do the stupidest possible thing because that is what they will do.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by mrf6969

Right lane you must continue in that lane (NO left turn) Left lane continue in that lane or left turn your choice. It is that simple period.

There are 2-lane roundabouts that merge into only ONE lane on the exit. No matter which lane in the circle you are, you MUST exit into only one singular lane, because there is no other lane at the exit.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by DAVES

The posts in reply will prove my points. My dad taught me to drive, His advice was expect the people around you to do the stupidest possible thing because that is what they will do.

Your dad was a very wise fellow

[Joe C.]

I think we've gone around and around on this subject......

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by stebooo

Your most accurate and profound statement. I don't trust. !!!!!!😎

Which statement? Are you aware of reply with quote?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

I think we've gone around and around on this subject......

Repeat this at post #75!

[DARFAP]

Signal your exit.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I NEVER EVER trust a turn signal on any car when in the RAB. Most folks don't even know their signal is still signaling from before they even got into the RAB. Their hearing can not be trusted to know the signal is making the blinking noise.

I make sure I NEVER drive next to anyone in a RAB. I always hang back to not be next to another car. You just never know what someone is going to do and I've seen some near misses in the RABs.

On Buena Vista when it's busy you're alway entering the circle with another vehicle. Sure, you can wait to enter, but that line of cars behind you will be a little irritated.