05-05-2016, 06:54 PM
I saw the Pahoa roundabout in (almost) full operation today and I'd like to offer these tips (I've driven quite a few)
- a Yield sign is not a Stop sign; proceed without stopping if it is safe to do so (I even saw a police vehicle stop)
- give way to vehicles in the roundabout but only if they are about to hit you! You can proceed at full speed if it is safe to do so (e.g. a car is at the opposite end)
- optimal use of a roundabout is possible if people indicate correctly; indicate LEFT if you are not exiting at the next exit and RIGHT if you are leaving at the next exit
People will get used to this very quickly. What a relief to see those traffic lights turned off.
- a Yield sign is not a Stop sign; proceed without stopping if it is safe to do so (I even saw a police vehicle stop)
- give way to vehicles in the roundabout but only if they are about to hit you! You can proceed at full speed if it is safe to do so (e.g. a car is at the opposite end)
- optimal use of a roundabout is possible if people indicate correctly; indicate LEFT if you are not exiting at the next exit and RIGHT if you are leaving at the next exit
People will get used to this very quickly. What a relief to see those traffic lights turned off.