Why can`t otherwise experienced drivers cope with mini-roundabouts?

Question

Why can`t otherwise experienced drivers cope with mini-roundabouts?

Answer 1

Cos they don't drive Mini's?

Answer 2

Many people in the USA simply aren't used to them. They can be very confusing at first, no matter how much experience the driver has. Once you drive through them a few times, it becomes second nature.

Although roundabouts of any size are not very popular, they offer two huge advantages over signal-controlled intersections:

1) The actual number of collisions may not decrease, but the ones that do occur are far less serious. The majority are minor sideswipes rather than violent broadside crashes.

2) In the event of a power outage, traffic continues to flow normally.

Answer 3

Because they don't really know how to negotiate a maxi roundabout.Most so called experienced drivers haven't a clue.

Answer 4

its a white spot in the middle of the road!!!!!!!!! i feel silly going all the way round it.

Answer 5

Because they're too small to negotiate properly! They're really just ridiculous replacements for good old fashioned crossroads.

Answer 6

I cannot even cope with normal roundabouts nevermaaind mini-roundabouts mmm what is a miniroundabout? Give me Robots anyday.

Answer 7

You are so right. Generally people now dont know what to do when they reach one, it is so annoying. And its so easy. ONE rule, give way to the right.

Answer 8

Are they a new snack?

Answer 9

I know what you mean, next time i see one indicate properly i will prob cause a big smash up by feinting!!!

mind you some near me are so mini your only option is to drive over then rather than round them lol