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Old 10-08-2011, 09:21 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JasonG View Post
Most here abhor roundabouts (traffic circles) as well. 80% think "gret! Now what do I do, there's no stoplight" while the other 20% percent yell "bloddy amuricans, learn to drive!!"
Roundabouts force everyone to slow down, wether it's necessary or not in the given traffic conditions.

On busy crossings, roundabouts often fail to provide a chance of crossing for some directions, and need to be augmented by traffic lights anyway.

320Touring, engine braking is still braking, so it's not good for your fuel consumption.
After slowing down, you'll want to speed up again.
Once more, that's not good.


Try to carry as much momentum through the corners as safely possible.
Same as on the track

Though on the twisty British or Scottish roads, you can always be in for a surprise.
Once I've nearly rear-ended a steam-roller, slowly puffing up a hill, right after a bend in the road.
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