Roundabouts are becoming more common nationally, statewide, and regionally. Traffic engineers say they are less expensive to construct and safer for motorists.
The first roundabout I ever faced was in Ireland. No problem, except already on the right, therefore left, side of the car, shifting with my left, therefore wrong, hand, driving on the wrong side of the road. What could go wrong?
My wife travels the roundabout on Lafayette Blvd frequently during the week and she has had several close shaves with long 18 wheelers. They are too long to stay in their lane and cross over into her lane. You should restrict the length of trucks in that area. Look at that issue VDOT.
Not sold on roundabouts yet, though the one pictured and discussed in this article seems to run well - wide, well marked lanes. I always learn a lot from your articles. Thank you.
The first roundabout I ever faced was in Ireland. No problem, except already on the right, therefore left, side of the car, shifting with my left, therefore wrong, hand, driving on the wrong side of the road. What could go wrong?
My wife travels the roundabout on Lafayette Blvd frequently during the week and she has had several close shaves with long 18 wheelers. They are too long to stay in their lane and cross over into her lane. You should restrict the length of trucks in that area. Look at that issue VDOT.
Not sold on roundabouts yet, though the one pictured and discussed in this article seems to run well - wide, well marked lanes. I always learn a lot from your articles. Thank you.