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I asked a traffic COP about these roundabouts and he told me that it is simple. If you are in the outside lane and someone cuts in front of you and you hit him/her or they hit you, they are in the wrong. They MUST yield to the vehicle that is in the outside lane, period. They may make a turn from the center lane but MUST yield to the outside lane regardless of where the other vehicle entered the circle. I was told that it is simple, basic traffic rules. The signs are showing that the inside lane vehicle may/MAY exit from the inside lane, BUT they still must follow common rules of right of way. Just like the yield signs when entering the circle, where you must yield to any vehicle already traveling within the circle. Personally, I attempt to yield to ANYONE attempting to make a turn in the circle, regardless of which lane they are traveling. That way, I protect my vehicle and it's passengers from oblivious Villages drivers. My pet peeve is those that stop at gates to allow golf carts to cross in front of the entrance. It is especially hazardous when there is a light and vehicles are stopped and backed up with a green light, either turning or going straight.
But, back to the subject, if you cross in front of someone encroaching on their lane, be ready to cause an accident. Regardless of belief that you are right, you still caused the accident. |
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Of course, I do not follow that rule. When I am going 3/4 way around a roundabout, I drive in the inside lane and I believe I have the right-of-way to cut across the outside lane when I exit. If a car in the outside lane tries to cut in front of me, I honk at them and keep honking until I am totally out of the roundabout. If I even suspect a driver in the outside lane might cut in front of me, I honk at them. |
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And away we go……….again.:popcorn:
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You're not "changing lanes", you're taking the exit lane.
"Did he ever return, no he never returned, and his fate is still unlearned. He may ride forever..." Kingston Trio. |
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If it wasn't a local cop that dealt with TV roundabouts it don't mean squat. Those green signs are not suggestions.
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Taking my neighbors dog to the vet this morning.
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Of course, the first post (OP) is not the norm for a round about and should be handled differently. |
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