What is so difficult about traffic circles???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The small ones are much more efficient than stop signs. You can get a lot more cars through, and you lose less energy as cars don’t always have to stop.

They need to teach people how to use them as part of drivers ed, and people who can’t use them should have their keys taken away. It is not difficult.

The small ones with single lanes are easy. CC has three lanes with exits every two car lengths, with pedestrian crosswalks at every entrance, and the speed limit entering the circle is 25 in some places and 30 in others, so entering traffic is moving at different speeds.

Also, drivers ed? Do you know DC does not require drivers ed at all?

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Anonymous wrote:Preach, Sister!!!

And what about literally every idiot driving northbound on CT Ave entering Chevy Chase Circle from the left lane who veer into the middle lane of the circle every single time?

I hate cc circle and have to drive through it every day. Tons of idiots.

We called it “Suicide Circle” growing up.

That one is uniquely confusing and the markings are faded to nonexistent.

What’s confusing about it?

The people in the center of the circle believe they have the right of way over the people entering the circle on the outside ring.

Most people don't even know CC circle have 2 lanes in the circle.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Preach, Sister!!!

And what about literally every idiot driving northbound on CT Ave entering Chevy Chase Circle from the left lane who veer into the middle lane of the circle every single time?

I hate cc circle and have to drive through it every day. Tons of idiots.

We called it “Suicide Circle” growing up.

That one is uniquely confusing and the markings are faded to nonexistent.

What’s confusing about it?

The people in the center of the circle believe they have the right of way over the people entering the circle on the outside ring.

Most people don't even know CC circle have 2 lanes in the circle.

Correction 3 lanes.

You can't go from lane 2 to the outer lane (lane 3) without yielding. You don't have the right of way over somebody entering the circle.

[Anonymous]

Here is a helpful diagram.
http://thegentlemanatlarge.com/roundabouts-are-not-that-hard/

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Anonymous wrote:Preach, Sister!!!

And what about literally every idiot driving northbound on CT Ave entering Chevy Chase Circle from the left lane who veer into the middle lane of the circle every single time?

I hate cc circle and have to drive through it every day. Tons of idiots.

We called it “Suicide Circle” growing up.

That one is uniquely confusing and the markings are faded to nonexistent.

What’s confusing about it?

The people in the center of the circle believe they have the right of way over the people entering the circle on the outside ring.

Most people don't even know CC circle have 2 lanes in the circle.

Correction 3 lanes.

You can't go from lane 2 to the outer lane (lane 3) without yielding. You don't have the right of way over somebody entering the circle.

Traffic in the circle ALWAYS has right of way over entering vehicles.

[Anonymous]

I love love love traffic circles. Just approach them like a boss, know that how you are choosing to take it is the correct way, and floor it! Do not hesitate or otherwise show weakness. THAT is what makes others feel empowered and cut you off.

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Anonymous wrote:Preach, Sister!!!

And what about literally every idiot driving northbound on CT Ave entering Chevy Chase Circle from the left lane who veer into the middle lane of the circle every single time?

I hate cc circle and have to drive through it every day. Tons of idiots.

We called it “Suicide Circle” growing up.

That one is uniquely confusing and the markings are faded to nonexistent.

What’s confusing about it?

The people in the center of the circle believe they have the right of way over the people entering the circle on the outside ring.

Most people don't even know CC circle have 2 lanes in the circle.

Er... They believe this because it is in fact correct.

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Anonymous wrote:My issue is that every single traffic circle in DC is completely different. Some have streets through the middle, some have yield signs for cross streets, others have traffic signals, others have no signs, some have streets underneath. Some have four streets, some have six, etc... No WONDER no-one knows how to drive through them....

+1

Dupont with the double ring and signals. And pedestrians. Chaos.
CC where you think it's Ok to just stay in the outer lane like a chicken but you have to merge in or be forced north on conn. Because surprise! The middle lane of the circle can also exit the circle. From the middle. Terrifying

F@ck. I’m hyperventilating. I have to go through that circle to get to my dermatologist this week. You people are freaking me out. I’m going to get there and freeze

I literally will not take a driving route that forces me to take CC circle.

The Cape Cod rotaries are a blast too.....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love love love traffic circles. Just approach them like a boss, know that how you are choosing to take it is the correct way, and floor it! Do not hesitate or otherwise show weakness. THAT is what makes others feel empowered and cut you off.

Exactly.

OP, you're doing it wrong.

[Anonymous]

Dear Americans,

Do you know what would make your rudimentary traffic circles flow more smoothly?

Using your bloody signal! Once in the circle, if you intend to exit at the next opportunity, you should signal. This will alert the person ahead who is (fingers crossed) yielding that they can go.

-Signed someone from a European country that has multi-lane roundabouts that you would definitely get trapped in, going round and round and round for hours.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I love love love traffic circles. Just approach them like a boss, know that how you are choosing to take it is the correct way, and floor it! Do not hesitate or otherwise show weakness. THAT is what makes others feel empowered and cut you off.

Exactly.

OP, you're doing it wrong.

I drive my old beat up car when I need to go that route. People know I don't give a sh*t about my car. I'm not stopping first. The pristine German cars and Teslas yield very quickly. LOL

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Anonymous wrote:Preach, Sister!!!

And what about literally every idiot driving northbound on CT Ave entering Chevy Chase Circle from the left lane who veer into the middle lane of the circle every single time?

I hate cc circle and have to drive through it every day. Tons of idiots.

We called it “Suicide Circle” growing up.

That one is uniquely confusing and the markings are faded to nonexistent.

What’s confusing about it?

The people in the center of the circle believe they have the right of way over the people entering the circle on the outside ring.

Most people don't even know CC circle have 2 lanes in the circle.

Er... They believe this because it is in fact correct.

Yes.

An added twist: the light at Oliver St can cause a southbound backup all around the Western side of the circle and up CT ave. Sometimes these cars leave gaps for entering traffic, sometimes not.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I love love love traffic circles. Just approach them like a boss, know that how you are choosing to take it is the correct way, and floor it! Do not hesitate or otherwise show weakness. THAT is what makes others feel empowered and cut you off.

you think Dupont Circle and CC are bad, try your hand at this....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2RCPpdmSVg

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Traffic circles are designed for horse and buggy going 15 mph and even then there were lots of accidents. Pierre L’Enfant designed DC in the 18th century.

"Studies have shown that roundabouts are safer than traditional stop sign or signal-controlled intersections. Roundabouts reduced injury crashes by 75 percent at intersections where stop signs or signals were previously used for traffic control, according to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)."

https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Safety/roundabouts/benefits.htm

[Anonymous]

Try the enormous circle at Place de l'Etoile in Paris. You may have to go round several times before attempting a safe exit