by Tony32 » Thu Nov 12, 2015 10:05 pm
As part of my daily commute I have to deal with an extreemly busy mini roundabout. Most of the time when I approach the roundabout it is not safe to emerge and even when it is possible to emerge it is often difficult and I have to think very quickly.
Today I emerged at a suitable time, after waiting for several cars to pass, although I was not completely satisfied it was the right time, there was just enough time for me to clear the roundabout in time. As I approached the roundabout, the car approaching from the left also decided to enter the roundabout. Even though it was clear to my right and I decided to emerge I must stress that this driver did enter the roundabout after I decided to emerge and as I was entering the roundabout. However, I keep beating myself up about this sitchuation, thinking I could have handled it better. In your honest opinion does it sound as though I am at fault and is there anything else I could have learnt from this sitchuation, other than the following :
1. Always be aware of what traffic is doing at all exits, even if it is my right of way.
2. Consider that if I decide to emerge when there is only just enough time to clear the roundabout, that someone appriaching from the left could still pull out meaning I would have to slow down causing an issue for the driver approaching from the right.
3. Be aware that traffic approaching from the left may be anticipating that I wait for more of a sutiable gap in the traffic and assume it is ok for them to energe.
I do have a tendancy to beat myself up and even when another driver does something wrong I often believe either I am in the wrong or could have done something better. The points I have made above, however are what I have laern from being in this sitchuation several times. I would appreciate it if anyone has any further tips or advise regarding what to do in the above sitchuation.
Many thanks.