Roundabouts
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From: PNW
To the OP - Sorry for your misfortune. The guy obviously was looking where he shouldn't have. Glad you're ok. Fyi - my insurance provides for a loaner should anything happen to it. Maybe yours does too.
Around here, I like the roundabouts. They are usually in rural areas and manageable. And they sure beat having some blue hair turn left in front of you.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Lower Hood Canal, WA
I can only think of two roundabouts in my area. One is a two lane and the other single lane. Don't recall ever having problems at either one. Really kinda baffled why they would be confusing to some, it's such a simple concept. But then I need to remember, they are those out there that will always complicate the **** out of something simple.
Road Captain
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Roundabouts are fine. Here in the UK we have lots - same in Europe (I've been on that one in Paris - it's no problem - actually its fun - but you do need your wits about you). They keep traffic flowing quite well here where population densities are higher overall. Although there are accidents at roundabouts usually they happen at lower speeds and not at right angles (such as when someone runs a red light intersection) so the severity is much reduced.
As others have said - it's people who are unfamiliar with them who have the problems.
As others have said - it's people who are unfamiliar with them who have the problems.
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From: Florida
Problem is Americans don't know how to drive in a roundabout. I have driven 'em in London on the WRONG SIDE, but to do here is a nightmare 'cause even though I know how to use them, most people don't. Always hate that roudabout in Clearwater beach;what a mistake THAT was! Have also driven 'em in Rome, where there are no traffic laws, just traffic suggestions, AND Paris,where you actually HOPE you hit someone!
Hope you get it fixed soon, and I would be having a Dr. look at that back. Get a lawyer. Here's a chance to get that '012 103". Good luck.
Hope you get it fixed soon, and I would be having a Dr. look at that back. Get a lawyer. Here's a chance to get that '012 103". Good luck.
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From: Western MD
we have a few turncircles around here. they are all single lane so it makes it easier for traffic flow then a 4 way stop, but more dangerous in my opinion. they installed a turncircle on a extremely dangerous intersection a few yrs back. it's on a 50mph country road with a blind intersection that in a normal yr 2-3 people would die. so far to date no one has died as result.
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From: Wisconsin
Southern Wisconsin has been getting lots of them, DOT is in love with them here since they don't have to maintain any stop lights. They may cut down the traffic deaths, but cause problems for pedestrians and the amount of accidents is up at certain interesctions now. I hate them since most people still don't know how to deal with them. In a cage, I'm very aggressive going though them, no patience for stupidity.
As a side note, I do like them in winter after fresh snow with no plowing yet, funny to see idiots driving right into the center area and getting stuck.
As a side note, I do like them in winter after fresh snow with no plowing yet, funny to see idiots driving right into the center area and getting stuck.
Last edited by Geezer glider; Jul 31, 2011 at 11:13 AM.
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It almost seems they have put them in where plain old stop signs are sufficient. I wonder if the "stimulus" money has something to do with that?
I do now recall that I had a friend get clipped by a cage at the roundabout west of Sheboygan by Menards. Minor, but still a crash due to someone's confusion.