Multi Lane Roundabouts Right of Way Two Trucks

Other truck should have been in the left lane to make a left, as indicated by the arrows on the pavement. He should have known better.

Yes I know the right lane continues through the roundabout, but it is supposed to be for going straight or right, again as indicated by the arrows. Every roundabout I’ve ever seen has arrows showing which lane you should be in. As a general rule, trucks should usually be in the left lane to make use of the apron.

Not sure how other states do it, but I know for sure Wisconsin has a law that trucks have the right of way in a roundabout, and can take both lanes if needed. But usually it isn’t needed.

 

And when they install one, 90% of the locals treat it like the old 2 way stop it replaced.

I speak from personal experience on that one.

 

Explain what every part is wrong.

 

Roundabouts

https://www.ofallon.org/street-division/faq/will-a-roundabout-cost-more-than-a-traffic-signal

Comparing costs of roundabouts and traffic signals | Road Warrior

Roundabouts vs Traffic Lights - ACS Engineers


Cost to construct a roundabout is traditionally on par or less than the cost of building an intersection with traffic lights.

Cost to maintain a roundabout is less than the cost of maintaining an intesection with traffic lights.


While a roundabout may require more space than a traditional intersection, it's increased ability to handle traffic volume reduces the number of lanes needed, particularly when there are multiple turning lanes.

Roundabouts reduce congestion, improve commute times, and reduce accidents.

If you like to share studies that contradict me, I look forward to reading them.

 

The best rule of navigating a roundabout for me, is timing.

I've had countless trucks on my M2-106 extended rollback with their 40' 5thWhl / Gooseneck attached to my rear, that's hitting 80' total length, my best shot is to time myself with the traffic to my rear, and enter and physically claim both lanes for my maneuver, yielding to in-circle right-of-way traffic.

Granted, often heavy traffic dictates that I sometimes must force the first act of the rear traffic to happen, so I slow-roll even moreso for that, I have zero craps about being in a hurry for impatient cages.

 

I am originally from Wisconsin, and I started driving right around the time the state really started going crazy with their roundabouts. I hated them at first, but I got used to them after awhile and now I like them, I just wish the motoring public would use them correctly. All it takes is one idiot to throw a wrench in the whole operation. Problem is, the state started throwing these roundabouts in all over the place and did a terrible job educating the public on how they are supposed too work. And as we all know, most of the public is too dumb to figure it out on their own.

 

Here’s one in my area that I hate.



If traveling northbound, you have 2 lanes going in and one lane coming out, but both lanes are marked for going straight! Poorly designed. Not that anyone follows the markings anyway. Also, for a truck to turn right from hwy 1 onto business 30, it is impossible to not encroach on the traffic in the left lane. This is one case where I will straddle the lanes going in. It p’s off the 4 wheelers, but they don’t realize I am doing it to prevent them from killing themselves! LOL

 

The 3rd paragraph confirms everything I stated. You have to consider the yearly loss of property tax revenue, as a liability against a roundabout.
Traffic lights? Who’s to say a roundabout replaces traffic lights. 4-ways stop signs are a lot cheaper than stop lights, always have been.
Congestion, convenience, are not in to be put in the equation, that is not a concern in this discussion.

 

https://www.nbc26.com/news/new-law-...-ft-and-larger-right-of-way-in-wi-roundabouts

I just split the lanes to keep the brain dead away and take all the room I need especially when oversized.
But I will say, I've had more and more folks back off and give me room.
So some of them are getting it.