How to use a roundabout

[pander75]

I've driven thru the roundabout at least once a day since it opened. I was skeptical at first, but i have to say that the roundabout seems MUCH safer than the old intersection. Confusing maybe, but dangerous no. That being said, I've noticed that just one confused driver can basically jam up the whole thing for everyone else. Hopefully that will get better over time, but I still wonder what will happen when there is an accident. yes there is room to move over, but I don't really trust people's judgement to do that. Jam an ambulance and police SUVs in there too and I don't see how traffic could possibly get by.

I think it's also the perfect metaphor for Puna. What used to be a direct route from Main Street into Malama Market is literally the longest way around. How much of our lives is spent going around in circles with a bunch of stoned Punatics? ;-)