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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Default Re: Round Abouts
Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
This year, my hometown held the international summit for round abouts, and no, I am not kidding. We have more in our area than anywhere else on the planet, or so they say
Well John, we winter in Florida at a place called the Villages. this is a community of about 80000 people, and covers about 5 sq miles. There are approximately 23000 (repeat 23000) golf carts that use the streets and cart paths there. On the main roads there are 20 roundabouts, or so, that cars pass thru and around. There are specific entering and exiting "rules" for use of the roundabouts, and in the 5 years I have been going down there, it has become an interesting evening just sitting close to some of these, and watch the antics of drivers using them. Accidents do happen when newbie drivers use these, and many people get confused and get lost. Defensive driving is a must, and sometimes a challenge. I kind of have fun doing it. This is the most concentrated area of roundabouts I have ever been in. Just sayin ....
 
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