Originally Posted by JRichm369 (Post 1001290)

Most of these people have been driving for miles with their blinkers on and have simply ran out of turning fluid.

Originally Posted by Serenoa (Post 1002208)

and when I replace my blinker fluid I go with synthetic, not the cheap stuff.

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Originally Posted by Sueclark (Post 1001284)

While walking out and about in our neighborhood myself and also with my dogs, I cannot believe the discourteous, rude drivers who do not use their directional signals at intersections, and also just blow through stop signs, without even slowing down. This was a major topic of discussion up in New England last year, so all the electric signs on the Mass. Pike had a message which read "Use Ya Blinkah!" I even use, maybe overuse, my blinker around the rotaries so people know where I am going, no guessing games! Takes a second to flick the lever. Maybe some of the speed limit machines along Buena Vista, Morse 466, 441, etc. can have that message added. Thoughts??

Originally Posted by Suzi (Post 1001381)

In addition to all the above, I find the blinkers on the golf carts inadequate in size. They are VERY hard to see especially in bright sunlight. Does someone know if larger, bolder blinker lights are available?

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 1002317)

The circles are the worse ever. Traffic would move so much more smoothly if drivers would use their turn signals to indicate their intentions. I have no doubt when I say that 75% of the drivers never use their turn signal in the circles.

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan (Post 1002581)

Someone told me the last time I was there that people in the left lane in round-a-bouts have priority, is that correct? If so, that means if they enter the r.a.b. in the left lane, they could turn across a vehicle in the right lane and not be at fault if there is a wreck? Hmmm.

Originally Posted by Mikeod (Post 1002627)

Sounds like someone bringing a local rule from their previous location to TV. The left lane has no priority. Occupying the left lane only means that they can proceed straight, go 3/4 around to accomplish essentially a left turn or go all the way around to accomplish a U turn. Right lane can only make a right turn or go straight.

The only "priority" I can think of for the left lane is that right lane drivers should not block them from exiting at their proper exit by driving up beside them within the roundabout. Always stagger.

Originally Posted by Mikeod (Post 1002627)

Sounds like someone bringing a local rule from their previous location to TV. The left lane has no priority. Occupying the left lane only means that they can proceed straight, go 3/4 around to accomplish essentially a left turn or go all the way around to accomplish a U turn. Right lane can only make a right turn or go straight.

The only "priority" I can think of for the left lane is that right lane drivers should not block them from exiting at their proper exit by driving up beside them within the roundabout. Always stagger.

Originally Posted by Mikeod (Post 1002627)

Sounds like someone bringing a local rule from their previous location to TV. The left lane has no priority. Occupying the left lane only means that they can proceed straight, go 3/4 around to accomplish essentially a left turn or go all the way around to accomplish a U turn. Right lane can only make a right turn or go straight.

The only "priority" I can think of for the left lane is that right lane drivers should not block them from exiting at their proper exit by driving up beside them within the roundabout. Always stagger.

Originally Posted by Mikeod (Post 1002627)

Sounds like someone bringing a local rule from their previous location to TV. The left lane has no priority. Occupying the left lane only means that they can proceed straight, go 3/4 around to accomplish essentially a left turn or go all the way around to accomplish a U turn. Right lane can only make a right turn or go straight.

The only "priority" I can think of for the left lane is that right lane drivers should not block them from exiting at their proper exit by driving up beside them within the roundabout. Always stagger.

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan (Post 1002581)

Someone told me the last time I was there that people in the left lane in round-a-bouts have priority, is that correct? If so, that means if they enter the r.a.b. in the left lane, they could turn across a vehicle in the right lane and not be at fault if there is a wreck? Hmmm.

Originally Posted by chazz (Post 1002548)

warren, you are absolutely right! Most of the drivers who don't signal in the circles are, also, victimized by other drivers who do it to them. For safety's sake, and expediting traffic, we should all be as predictable as possible.

I think your estimate, based on my anecdotal observations, is highly understated. I believe the actual percentage is over 90%.

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer (Post 1003392)

i happened to be in the area of the glenview circle this morning.
Chazz you were right on the mark. I viewed the circle from the Savannah parking lot and was able to do a traffic count of over half of the circle. My findings... Of 137 vehicles in less than 30 minutes, , only 7 used their turn signals to indicate their intentions. Unreal huh ?? I am astounded and totally confused why drivers don't use turn signals.

Originally Posted by Mikeod (Post 1003413)

Yes, and I was one of them! Going north on BV and in the RAB getting ready to indicate to those southbound on BV that I was leaving the RAB to continue north. But a red car coming east on El Camino came racing up to the RAB like he wasn't going to stop, so I took my hand away from the stalk to grab the wheel with both hands in case I had to turn quickly. Fortunately he slammed on the brakes and didn't come out far enough that I had to make an evasive maneuver. But it was too late for me to put my turn signal on. Sorry.

Originally Posted by Suzi (Post 1001381)

In addition to all the above, I find the blinkers on the golf carts inadequate in size. They are VERY hard to see especially in bright sunlight. Does someone know if larger, bolder blinker lights are available?