Roundabout Training

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Roundabout Training

• By Albert Ware and Dan Sorgen

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What is a Roundabout?Why they are an issue

• A roundabout is a safer replacement for a
  traditional traffic light.
• We have many new roundabouts around our area, and
  many more are proposed to come in the near
  future.

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• Improper use of double lane roundabouts can cause
  confusion for drivers which can lead to car
  crashes.
• Roundabout are proven to be safe with the proper
  the training.
• Roundabouts are proven to reduce the rate of
  accidents by 75 at intersections
• http//www.tfhrc.gov/safety/00-0675.pdf

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How to Drive in a Roundabout

• Roundabouts are different than traditional
  intersections, and requires different driving
  techniques. Listed below are the steps to follow
  as you navigate a modern roundabout.
• 1. SLOW DOWN
• 15 miles per hour is usually about right as you
  approach the roundabout.
• 2. GET IN YOUR APPROPRIOATE LANE
• From the left lane you can turn around, turn left
  or, go straight.
• From the middle lane you can only go straight.
• From the right lane you can go straight, or make
  a right hand turn.
• 3. YIELD AT THE ENTRY
• Yield to cars already in the roundabout. The
  yield sign and pavement markings will show you
  where to stop if you need to.

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How to Drive in a Roundabout cont..

• 4. LOOK TO THE LEFT
• If there is no traffic in the circle, you dont
  have to stop simply yield and enter the circle.
  If traffic is present, wait for an opening on the
  left and then enter the circle by turning right
  into it.
• 5. KEEP RIGHT
• Once youre in the circle, keep right. A
  roundabout is a one-way street, and the
  circulating car has the right of way.
• 6. PROCEED
• Proceed with care to your exit. If you miss your
  exit, simply go around again.
• http//www.twp.west-bloomfield.mi.us/info/Farmingt
  on-Maple.pdf

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What tends to Happen in Roundabouts

• People tend to drive too fast.
• People choose not yield to traffic in the
  roundabout.
• People switch lanes in the middle of the
  roundabout.
• People stop when they have the right of way which
  backs up traffic.

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The Answer

• Roundabout training should be added to all
  driving schools curriculum.
• If anyone is pulled over breaking the traffic
  circle laws they should be required to take a
  traffic class that reviews all laws and aspects
  of the roundabout.
• If people are unsure on how to appropriately use
  the round about there should be a website with
  instructional videos to instruct proper
  roundabout usage.

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The Game Plan

• The first step would be to set up a plan with the
  secretary of state
• The next step would be to talk to the driving
  schools
• The third step would be to set up classes and a
  website that will educate drivers on the proper
  use of roundabouts.

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Thank You For Your Time The End By Dan Sorgen
and Albert Ware