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Post by anniefb on Aug 17, 2020 8:16:32 GMT
They’re very common in New Zealand and I often prefer them to lights - they keep the traffic moving.
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Post by katiejane on Aug 17, 2020 16:27:42 GMT
Very common in the UK, My commute to work has 9. Varying from small with a single lane and on residential area, to a three lane one with lights on each exit. I found stop sign junctions confusing when I lives in the US and scary, roundabouts are such easier.
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Post by greendragonlady on Aug 17, 2020 17:08:40 GMT
They're called rotaries here. We have lots of them. Usually they're fine, but there's one near my house that at certain times of the day one leg will get way more backed up than the others. I try to avoid it during rush hour.
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Post by gar on Aug 17, 2020 17:10:49 GMT
They're called rotaries here. Whereabouts are you?
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Post by greendragonlady on Aug 17, 2020 17:12:20 GMT
They're called rotaries here. Whereabouts are you? New Hampshire, USA!
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Post by joteves on Aug 17, 2020 17:12:54 GMT
They're very common in Portugal and really help with easing the flow of traffic. You do have to know how to use them though and unfortunately a lot of people don't.
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Post by tracylynn on Aug 17, 2020 17:31:05 GMT
I have 4 on my way to work - and that's driving in from the County to town. I prefer them. They keep traffic moving, which is the whole point at normally busy 4 way stops.
In town there are a handful as well. Which all typically work great. There is one 2 lane one that really throws some people for a loop - I have no idea way. The lanes are clearly marked with what you can do from each and it just isn't rocket science.
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