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Deborah Benavides

Round and Round we go!

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With roundabouts appearing all over the state, Wisconsin residents have been weighing in on their likes and dislikes.  Personally, I like roundabouts.  They seem to keep the flow of traffic moving faster than stopping and starting at a four way intersection.  And isn’t that better on our cars anyway?

Approaching roundabout signs and selecting a lane (quickly) can be daunting (see image below) - especially if the roundabout is new to your commute or route.  However, these few safety tips can help:
 
Steps for driving a roundabout:

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- Slow down. 
- Obey traffic signs. 
- Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Yield to traffic on your left already in the roundabout. 
- Enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in traffic. 
- Keep your speed low within the roundabout. 
- As you approach your exit, turn on your right turn signal. 
- Yield to pedestrians and bicycles as you exit. 
- Avoid stopping in the roundabout.

Posted by:  Deborah Benavides

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