What is it about roundabouts?

[James Deuce]

I only use my Stebel to make people on cellphones jump while I'm level with their window.

I've made it a personal rule that if I have to tootle melodiously I failed to read the situation well enough. I haven't used my horn in anger for ages and I haven't had any near misses for ages either (touch metaphorical wood - oo err). It just doesn't upset me if I have to surrender my right of way. That way I remain calm and get to enjoy my bike tomorrow.

Ride with this on your face: http://imperativesoul.com/?p=35

I really wise man told me that one.

Works beautifully for getting into the "Zone" too.

[CookMySock]

I find it very interesting how some people always encounter the "non-give wayers" and some people never have a problem with them. Personally, I approach every roundabout VERY cautiously, and once on it stay at a constant but safe speed. Maybe its because of my relatively cautious appraoch that encourages people to whip through ahead!? thinking "I can get through here ahead of this joker"

I think you are correct. Try putting your headlights on fullbeam, belt up to the roundabout, indicate, and chop down a couple of gears and make a hell of a noise, weave around like a demented idiot, hang off it motogp styles, and swing hard into the corner. NOW watch them pull out in front of you! I do not think so!

Steve

[mattian]

[QUOTE= "It just doesn't upset me if I have to surrender my right of way. That way I remain calm and get to enjoy my bike tomorrow."

Yeah mate, I love that philosophy. Thats one I will remember next time the red mist threatens to descend on me. Thankyou.

[Ragingrob]

Which direction? I always come downhill through there going straight, coming down from One Tree Hill. Numpty faildrivers come from far left corner.

Roundabouts are bastards too when stuff like that happens, as it's difficult to brake to stop in time unless you're going straight, and there's not necessarily many places to swerve to avoid them, at least without looking over your shoulder first.

Oh yip, I usually am coming from your sharp left or right and going straight.

It is a pretty messy roundabout most of the time for sure! But luckily noone's pulled out in front of me as of yet.

[discotex]

belt up to the roundabout, indicate, and chop down a couple of gears and make a hell of a noise

Works for me. I don't back it in tho.

[Slyer]

I don't have this problem of them not giving way.
I remember the time once I wasn't paying enough attention and didn't give way in the cage though.. It was end of the motorway and the only time you go that way around is when you are doing a u-turn to go the whole 4-5k's back the other way. Should have been prepared for it still even though I'd never seen it happen.

I have the most trouble at double-lane roundabouts of people trying to push me out of my lane...

[wbks]

Just a little round about question, is it bad to slip past the side of cars when going through roundabouts? like through the inside?

[Slyer]

You'll get in trouble with the cops if they see you I believe.
you should be passing on the outside.

[Fatt Max]

Royal Oak roundabout. Jesus Christ. I very rarely go through there any more (up Pah Rd side instead), but -- and this is no exaggeration whatsoever -- in the last four times I've been through there, I've had somebody fail to give way every time. That's four out of four.

Heard that, avoid that one like the frikken plague

[CookMySock]

I have the most trouble at double-lane roundabouts of people trying to push me out of my lane...

Ride up the middle of the lane like you own it, unless there is a car in the way, then ride around them like you own it.

Just a little round about question, is it bad to slip past the side of cars when going through roundabouts? like through the inside?

Yes you can do this. Pass on the left ONLY if you are turning left, or else pass on the right. If they have their turn-signal on, don't pass on the same same side as the indicator coz they might run over you.

Steve

[slimjim]

Just a little round about question, is it bad to slip past the side of cars when going through roundabouts? like through the inside?

..fuck yea..hope you're prepay funeral cost's cause you'll come a cropper...
think too it's $140.00 buck fine if seen...

[Ragingrob]

Heard that, avoid that one like the frikken plague

I dunno if avoiding it is the best option... Why not head for it anytime you're near and build your confidence with messy roundabouts and with riding assertively? Otherwise your nerves will be on edge every time you encounter these types of roundabouts!

[nosebleed]

Just a little round about question, is it bad to slip past the side of cars when going through roundabouts? like through the inside?

Define "inside".
I think your definition and mine might vary (i hope) cause I define 'inside' as 'between the car and the roundabout'.

In which case its suicide.