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I've seen that episode of Mythbusters as well. The French used to be indifferent to roundabouts in the past but they have more than the UK now, 30,000 compared to 20,000.
Why The U.S. Hates Roundabouts
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I've seen that episode of Mythbusters as well. The French used to be indifferent to roundabouts in the past but they have more than the UK now, 30,000 compared to 20,000.
I don’t mind roundabouts at all. I like them actually. But when I’m in them with drivers who have no clue how to use them, I get a lot nervous.
christiefan915
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The whole U.S. doesn't hate them but I do. I never feel safe driving in one.
christiefan915
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I wish I had eyes in the back of my head when going through one.
Try driving a tractor trailer in one and miss the turnoff. They suck.
Geeko Sportivo
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I got stuck in one once where everyone was driving too fast and too close and I was on the inside lane- Had to go around the circle 3 times just to get the exit I wanted! Every man, woman, and child was at their own risk!
I was getting dizzy and cussing like a sailor!
Mason Michaels
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Drive a lot of tractor trailers?
No, not a lot. It didn't take long to tire of it.
I got stuck in one once where everyone was driving too fast and too close and I was on the inside lane- Had to go around the circle 3 times just to get the exit I wanted! Every man, woman, and child was at their own risk!
I was getting dizzy and cussing like a sailor!
First one I ever encountered was in N.J. pulling a 48' van. Took the wrong turn and wound up miles from where I wanted to go. I hate the damn things!
Minister of Truth
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Well, they have more landmass to cover. It would be surprising if they hadn't overtaken the UK.
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They are actually very easy to use but everybody needs to be on the same page. It also helps if it's part of the driving test
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They do like to go OTT in England.
Ain't no fucking way you'd get me on one of those things! No way!
T. A. Gardner
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Yea, right. Go drive in the Middle East some time. They have lots of roundabouts there too. In Saudi, the direction of flow appears to be optional with some drivers going clockwise, others counterclockwise depending on the shortest distance to where they are exiting is...
They are also something of a demolition derby in trying to avoid being in an accident. Pedestrians? don't even think about crossing where one is, you'll probably get hit.
Try driving in Europe with those roundabouts some time. You won't be a happy camper PDQ.
This is the worst one in Bahrain, the Pearl Roundabout...
This is one of the big reasons: It's a focal point for protests, assemblies, and other crap.
They are also something of a demolition derby in trying to avoid being in an accident. Pedestrians? don't even think about crossing where one is, you'll probably get hit.
Try driving in Europe with those roundabouts some time. You won't be a happy camper PDQ.
This is the worst one in Bahrain, the Pearl Roundabout...
This is one of the big reasons: It's a focal point for protests, assemblies, and other crap.
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Yea, right. Go drive in the Middle East some time. They have lots of roundabouts there too. In Saudi, the direction of flow appears to be optional with some drivers going clockwise, others counterclockwise depending on the shortest distance to where they are exiting is...
They are also something of a demolition derby in trying to avoid being in an accident. Pedestrians? don't even think about crossing where one is, you'll probably get hit.
Try driving in Europe with those roundabouts some time. You won't be a happy camper PDQ.
This is the worst one in Bahrain, the Pearl Roundabout...
That looks like a dump inside...
T. A. Gardner
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Aftermath of one of the many protests (riots) that take place there. When it's cleaned up, it looks really nice and is one of the only spots on the whole island with grass...
How'd you like the infamous NJ jug handles?
Which never happens.