[FoPAA]

This is straight from the sticky above "How to navigate roundabouts" (which I guess few have ever bothered to click on):


"When you have passed the last exit before the
one you want, use your right-turn signal and
continue to use it through your exit."

I am one of the 5%!!

[circletrack]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I don't know where you get that 30% number. It seems to me that about 90% of the drivers do use them. I question whether or not they should be used in a round about since you are not actually making a turn.

If you enter a round about at six o'clock in the right hand lane and exit it at twelve o'clock in the same lane, you have not left your lane and you have not made a turn. It's nothing more than a curve in the road.

Does Florida law say anything about this? Maybe there are special rules for turn signals in round abouts.

I briefly signal when exiting, whether it's the first, second or third exit. I mostly do it from the right lane as a courtesy only to the folks waiting to enter. When in the inside lane, I signal just to make anyone behind me aware of my next move.

Often people from a different entrance than me rush into the right lane and may not realize that I will be legally exiting from the inside lane based on where I entered.

If folks would just pay attention to the giant lane signs on approach it would solve a lot of problems.

So many enter in the inside lane and cut off the outside driver to exit at the first exit.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by circletrack

I briefly signal when exiting, whether it's the first, second or third exit. I mostly do it from the right lane as a courtesy only to the folks waiting to enter. When in the inside lane, I signal just to make anyone behind me aware of my next move.

Often people from a different entrance than me rush into the right lane and may not realize that I will be legally exiting from the inside lane based on where I entered.

If folks would just pay attention to the giant lane signs on approach it would solve a lot of problems.

So many enter in the inside lane and cut off the outside driver to exit at the first exit.

Perfectly put, all of it.

[outlaw]

My turn signals don't stay on consistently in roundabouts. If I use them, I have to keep my hand on the signal lever to keep the turn signal on. I think it has to do with the steering wheel turning in the opposite direction of the signal direction coupled with the automatic disengage mechanism of the turn signal.

[asianthree]

Are you including those who leave their signals on for that eventual turn. That has to bring up the 30%

[rubicon]

My occupation taught me to be consistent in following the rules of the road irrespective of place or time. so if I was out in the boondocks at 4:00 AM and approaching an intersection with a stop sign, I would stop. If turning I would signal, if it were a four lane and changing lanes I'd signal for a lane change. Staying true to these habits makes it more likely that a driver will remain in compliance.

At round-a-bouts I signal my intentions. As I approach my gate at a right-a-bout i signal that I'll be turning right into the gate's entrance

I do all that and when another driver annoys me I never resort to extending my middle finger.

[capecoralbill]

Originally Posted by outlaw

My turn signals don't stay on consistently in roundabouts. If I use them, I have to keep my hand on the signal lever to keep the turn signal on. I think it has to do with the steering wheel turning in the opposite direction of the signal direction coupled with the automatic disengage mechanism of the turn signal.

Outlaw just said it.
I cant tell you how many times i've pulled out in front of somebody that had their blinker on, but did not mean it. Probly us old people cant hear the blinkers clicking noise. Turns entering into and in circles are usually more gradual than a normal 90 degree turn, often the blinkers do not self cancel. Also, some blinkers do not 'take' when trying to turn them on when you are in the middle of circle, sort of turning all the time, so they self cancel. Therefore, I use my signals when they will work, and I TOTALLY ignore all other peoples signals.

[dillywho]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

My grandfather taught me to drive. He did an excellent job. For example I am driving down a street, he puts his hand over the rear view mirror and asks me how many cars are behind me, lesson USE YOUR MIRRORS. He taught me ALWAYS use turn signals, I still use these at 2 am in the morning going into our driveway, he would give me heck if I made a turn without using signals. He always told me to expect the unexpected and to ALWAYS have an OUT while you are driving. This advice was invaluable, and unfortunately I have had to use to way too many times in TV.

Golf cart turning LEFT from the GC lane, signals, in front of my car, you must be kidding. Twice in 2 years!!

Idiot in opposing lane stopped to allow GC to cross MM path, just missed having a GC as a hood ornament. PEOPLE, ONLY UNIFORMED OFFICIALS ARE ALLOWED TO DIRECT TRAFFIC.

I cannot count the number of times I have seen people changing lanes in the roundabouts, enter from right lane, go into the center lane in roundabout, then exit to right lane....

And please do not get me started on running RED lights......

Just venting, thank you...............

Excellent vent! You did, however, leave out one.....STOP signs. They are not there to add color to the landscape, as so many seem to think. For those who would like to use stop signs instead of gates; NO. If they won't stop for a gate, why would anyone think they would stop for a silly ole sign? Just sayin'!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by capecoralbill

Outlaw just said it.
Also, some blinkers do not 'take' when trying to turn them on when you are in the middle of circle, sort of turning all the time, so they self cancel. Therefore, I use my signals when they will work?

That only when you in the left lane thing in roundabout. No excuses for the first right hand turn in roundabout. When my steering wheel shifts right My hand hits the blinker light. Too bad there not more aggressive law enforcement. Few tickets for not signaling will soon correct the problem.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by circletrack

I briefly signal when exiting, whether it's the first, second or third exit. I mostly do it from the right lane as a courtesy only to the folks waiting to enter. When in the inside lane, I signal just to make anyone behind me aware of my next move.

Often people from a different entrance than me rush into the right lane and may not realize that I will be legally exiting from the inside lane based on where I entered.

If folks would just pay attention to the giant lane signs on approach it would solve a lot of problems.

So many enter in the inside lane and cut off the outside driver to exit at the first exit.

thank you

[MDLNB]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

I have looked at the auto parts stores and they Do NOT EVEN SELL blinker fluid around here.

Is that a blond joke? Funny.

[Bob45]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

On he other hand, do you 100% trust the driver with his directional on to actually do what his signal intends to show? Especially carts, where those that know how to turn them on seldom seem to know how to shut them off.

Amen......

[Zulu1950]

I recommend that when you get in that roundabout you just keep a wide open eye and get there before they do.

[Zulu1950]

By the way, what is the difference between a junior member and a senior member?

[Zulu1950]

Can't spell blonde?