drm567 wrote:Edit, and with regard to trying to avoid the white circle, try going straight ahead at this close to where I live. Apart from anything it's a mini being used as a traffic calming measure which I understand is not recommended. [Citation needed]
David
There seems to be quite a few like that. From looking at the rubber marks on the white paint, many drivers just go straight across it.
If someone is waiting to emerge from Phillipers I expect that will usually see vehicles travelling straight across, with little variation in speed. Someone who attempts to be law abiding will have to slow considerably and enter the mini-roundabout as if they were going to turn into Phillipers. Given that position and speed are often an indication of intention, the person waiting to emerge from Phillipers could be mistaken into thinking the approaching driver isn't going straight on (as most vehicles probably don't slow significantly or follow an exagerated line around the paint) and pull out in front of them. I know it wouldn't absolve the emerging driver, but that's no consolation for the parties involved in a little bump.