Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Bloom View Post
In an experiment in a nearby traffic circle, I informed the City Engineer that someone was able to go straight through at 42mph without any traffic and the tires didn't even squeal. He wasn't surprised, and the point was made.
what point?
I can drive 120 mph on the bypass on my way to work. I could also drive 120 mph through a stop sign. (that's the max speed my car can supposedly drive comfortably according to the MINI forum, I've never driven it that fast to verify).
Roundabouts are wonderful things, they truly are. They are, in fact traffic calming. Stopping is not calming - it results in turbulence. flowing is calming.
Americans need educated on how to drive (and ride) them, though.