Play the vid:
I would've sworn that was Hemel Hempsted, but I just checked. Used to ride through most days.
Be the last time that guy uses launch controlTwo tourists driving too fast, according to the story...missed a curve on an unfamiliar road...
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At first sight, it defies logic. However, it is remarkably efficient and effective. Designer took a sideways look at flow mathematics. Just remember the right hand rule, give way. 1st attempt unnerving, 2nd and on, a breeze.
We have roundsabout (roundabouts? roundsabouts?) and Detroit lefts and divergent diamond interchanges and...still, just yikes.
I remember the first public meeting I attended, many years ago, about a proposed roundabout project that would be the first in this particular jurisdiction. The engineer said, "we acknowledge there will be more accidents, but they will be at a slower rate of speed, so..."
At first sight, it defies logic. However, it is remarkably efficient and effective. Designer took a sideways look at flow mathematics. Just remember the right hand rule, give way. 1st attempt unnerving, 2nd and on, a breeze.
Mind it'll never catch on in the US or Athens, or Paris or.....
GuttedWorst result since Boxing Day 1931!!
Rotaries are telephones and clubs...!Had a few near misses on the Swindon Roundabout caused by confusion and hesitancy on the part of others - too much choice.
I thought that you lot over the pond called them rotaries? Best were US five way country crossroads - usually with no markings - like a Mexican standoff.