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We are train to do it when passing the driving licence, so it's second nature. In fact, I can do it without thinking, which I can't do with a crossing: too many

We are train to do it when passing the driving licence, so it's second nature. In fact, I can do it without thinking, which I can't do with a crossing: too many variables. The hard part is the signaling (it has very specific rules), and you can see that the older drivers don't use their blinkers properly because they have never been taught to do so. However, it can becomes dangerous if it's overused. E.G: Nantes is a city famous for chaining roundabouts, to the point they sometimes have double-roundabouts, which are awkward even after years driving around them. I hate those with a passion.

wolverine876 5y ago
> We are train to do it when passing the driving licence, so it's second nature. > The hard part is the signaling (it has very specific rules) That is a revelation! I never had that training or even knew it existed, and roundabouts are occasionally deployed where I live without implementing any training. The training seems an essential component? Any suggestions on where this training might be found (in English)?
- BiteCode_dev 5y ago
  > That is a revelation! I never had that training or even knew it existed, and roundabouts are occasionally deployed where I live without implementing any training. The training seems an essential component? Like for any part of driving a car, training is important for 2 reasons: - you don't have to think when you are approaching a roundabount. You know where to look, you know what speed (and gear if applicable) you need, you know where lane to go and what signal to use. Since it's a situation with a lot of information, it makes your decision process relaxed and accurate. - socially, if most drivers are trained, they will behaved consistently, and hence, produce a stress and surprise free experience, but also letting you identify easy the drivers you need to watch out for. > Any suggestions on where this training might be found (in English)? I have no idea, it's part of all french drivers training automatically, anywhere you go.
- renewiltord 5y ago
  It’s really rather easy. The UK had lots of roundabouts so you’ll find lots of English language media. Here’s one https://youtu.be/koK_a4KYs-E https://youtu.be/koK_a4KYs-E It’s all very common sense so you should be able to switch the directions around pretty easily.
_dain_ 5y ago
>E.G: Nantes is a city famous for chaining roundabouts, to the point they sometimes have double-roundabouts, which are awkward even after years driving around them. I hate those with a passion. Get on Swindon's level: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)

wolverine876 5y ago

> We are train to do it when passing the driving licence, so it's second nature. > The hard part is the signaling (it has very specific rules) That is a revelation! I never had that training or even knew it existed, and roundabouts are occasionally deployed where I live without implementing any training. The training seems an essential component? Any suggestions on where this training might be found (in English)?

BiteCode_dev 5y ago
> That is a revelation! I never had that training or even knew it existed, and roundabouts are occasionally deployed where I live without implementing any training. The training seems an essential component? Like for any part of driving a car, training is important for 2 reasons: - you don't have to think when you are approaching a roundabount. You know where to look, you know what speed (and gear if applicable) you need, you know where lane to go and what signal to use. Since it's a situation with a lot of information, it makes your decision process relaxed and accurate. - socially, if most drivers are trained, they will behaved consistently, and hence, produce a stress and surprise free experience, but also letting you identify easy the drivers you need to watch out for. > Any suggestions on where this training might be found (in English)? I have no idea, it's part of all french drivers training automatically, anywhere you go.
renewiltord 5y ago
It’s really rather easy. The UK had lots of roundabouts so you’ll find lots of English language media. Here’s one https://youtu.be/koK_a4KYs-E https://youtu.be/koK_a4KYs-E It’s all very common sense so you should be able to switch the directions around pretty easily.

_dain_ 5y ago

>E.G: Nantes is a city famous for chaining roundabouts, to the point they sometimes have double-roundabouts, which are awkward even after years driving around them. I hate those with a passion. Get on Swindon's level: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)