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One thing I love about roundabouts is the efficiency of the algorithm, compared to the classic semaphore-controlled crossroads. Since the inbound cars are requ
by bheadmaster 3y ago
One thing I love about roundabouts is the efficiency of the algorithm, compared to the classic semaphore-controlled crossroads.
Since the inbound cars are required to yield to cars that are already inside the roundabout, the cars inside the roundabout are always guaranteed to exit the roundabout in a reasonable amount of time (assuming the exit lanes are not blocked), which means that there will always be new empty spaces for inbound cars to enter in an opportunistic way.
It feels kinda like Ethernet for traffic.
- datavirtue 3y agoAdorable. Where I live people stop in the roundabout when they see other cars coming or they stop at the roundabout if they see any car approaching. People just don't get it.
- bheadmaster 3y agoWell, I don't know where you live, but where I live, if you're entering the roundabout, and cause an accident by not yielding to the person who's already inside the roundabout, it's entirely your fault and you (or your insurance) pay the damages. So anyone who's inside the roundabout can be pretty sure that nobody will slide in in front of them.
- datavirtue 3y agoAnd yet they keep stopping...don't know what to say