leigh white Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Does any fucker know how to use them these days ? Got a couple near me on Manchester Rd and nearly everyday i have to slam on for some dickhead not giving way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Don't you just give way to cars coming from your right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyldesley_white Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Just now, Burndens Bogs said: Don't you just give way to cars coming from your right? You should but as LW pointed out when I've home that seems to have gone out of the window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, tyldesley_white said: You should but as LW pointed out when I've home that seems to have gone out of the window Yes, because some dickheads think that if they are going straight ahead at the roundabout they have the right of way over everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyldesley_white Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Just now, Burndens Bogs said: Yes, because some dickheads think that if they are going straight ahead at the roundabout they have the right of way over everyone. Is the correct answer, I would dig them all up and puts lights up instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh white Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 You get cunts behind you and if you go a bit around the roundabout he will go straight over and cut you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 23, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Burndens Bogs said: Yes, because some dickheads think that if they are going straight ahead at the roundabout they have the right of way over everyone. This. One on Turks road, Radcliffe. I was driving along and turning right at it. My right of way, but the job coming the opposite way either didn't see the roundabout or thought it was his. I stopped in time but he went ballistic. Tit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I often forget that someone who has entered the roundabout (crossed the white line) has right of way. You can be mistaken for thinking there's nothing coming from your right so I will just steam through, this isn't always the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Alf Hartigan Posted January 23, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted January 23, 2019 The one on Church Road in Heaton is a right pain the arse. Amount of times four cars arrive at the roundabout at the same time and all stop because they give way to the right. And then it needs someone to take a lead and go first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Double mini-roundabout right near me. Utter chaos. There's a low wall running next to them. Lost count how many times it's been repaired due to crashes Agree about traffic lights on a lot of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayoghani Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Alf Hartigan said: The one on Church Road in Heaton is a right pain the arse. Amount of times four cars arrive at the roundabout at the same time and all stop because they give way to the right. And then it needs someone to take a lead and go first. The Mexican stand off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted January 24, 2019 Members Share Posted January 24, 2019 I once had to spend some time in Milton Keynes. Never seen so many of these fucking monstrosities. Some council types get paid to come up with these ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 6 hours ago, jayjayoghani said: The Mexican stand off So at lets say at a 3 exit roundabout, 3 cars arrive at it at the same time - who has right of way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted January 24, 2019 Members Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) I've seen a photo somewhere of a roundabout with 6 or so mini roundabouts equally spaced around it. An absolute mindfuck. On the subject of roundabouts, they've changed them down here now to a 'corkscrew' type affair where, if you want to turn right on approach to a roundabout the lines move you from outside lane to inside lane on the roundabout to exit. As WA drivers are amongst the worst I have ever encountered in the world, utter fucking chaos with people suddenly deciding to come to a dead stop on the roundabout because they are utterly confused. I have heard them slagging off 'nutters' in Spain and Italy regarding driving matters. I would take Spain and Italy's drivers over these fucking morons any day of the week. Edited January 24, 2019 by bolty58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 37 minutes ago, bolty58 said: I've seen a photo somewhere of a roundabout with 6 or so mini roundabouts equally spaced around it. An absolute mindfuck. The Magic Roundabout in Swindon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Traf said: The Magic Roundabout in Swindon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted January 24, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted January 24, 2019 26 minutes ago, Traf said: Aaargh, why did you remind me of that fucking thing??? It's right by the County Ground. I worked in Swindon for 2 years in the mid/late 90's & had to go over it twice a day. I soon decided that the best plan of action was to put my foot down, go in a straight line & blast my horn at anybody in the way. Seemed to work most times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I don't get why it just wasn't one big roundabout with 5 exits. Surely this is simpler... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted January 24, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted January 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Traf said: I don't get why it just wasn't one big roundabout with 5 exits. Surely this is simpler... You'll never get a job with the local highways department. Your solution is too obvious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, Steejay said: You'll never get a job with the local highways department. Your solution is too obvious... Phew, that's a relief. I'd rather work with Marc Iles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted January 24, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted January 24, 2019 15 minutes ago, Traf said: Phew, that's a relief. I'd rather work with Marc Iles Didn't know you were a decorator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Burndens Bogs said: So at lets say at a 3 exit roundabout, 3 cars arrive at it at the same time - who has right of way? Everyone and no one. Whoever blinks first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breightmet Boy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Straight over the top of em if nobodys about, no fannying. Great little things, keep everthing moving and no unnecessary stopping at lights. All for em, better a knob being infront than a traffic light on red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Aye, in the main they're a lot better than traffic lights. You get the odd imbecile who doesn't bother looking right, but as with all things driving you have to assume every other driver is a dick and preempt them doing so. Oh, and as for driving straight over the middle of them, when you do make sure you're accelerating so as not to damage your suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Traf said: Why are there lots of people stood around on the paths and grass verges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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