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Translation help from our British Geamikoj

de andogigi, 2009-februaro-22

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andogigi (Montri la profilon) 2009-februaro-22 00:53:08

Hello everyone. I'm trying to find a good translation for the word "roundabout". We have them in the states, but they certain aren't as common as they are in the UK. I was hoping our British friends might be able to tell us what word they commonly use.

Miland (Montri la profilon) 2009-februaro-22 00:58:26

Possibilities include rondiro and trafikcirklo.

andogigi (Montri la profilon) 2009-februaro-22 01:38:48

Miland:Possibilities include rondiro and trafikcirklo.
Thanks. I like trafikcirklo. It makes perfect sense and I should have thought of it myself.

BTW, speaking of roundabouts... I've noticed everybody in Britain puts on their right turn signal when they're making a left turn onto the roundabout. Am I doing something wrong?

Miland (Montri la profilon) 2009-februaro-22 12:09:06

andogigi:BTW, speaking of roundabouts... I've noticed everybody in Britain puts on their right turn signal when they're making a left turn onto the roundabout. Am I doing something wrong?
The idea (in the UK) is that you initially signal according to your intention for leaving the roundabout. Thus, if you plan to take the third or later exit from the roundabout, and it is effectively a right turn, then you may signal this intention (i.e signal right) before entering the roundabout. On leaving you signal left because you are leaving the roundabout at that point.

You only signal left on entering if you intend to take the first exit.

As for me, I don't signal on entering if I intend to use the second exit, and just signal left on leaving.

Ironchef (Montri la profilon) 2009-februaro-22 13:36:38

Miland:As for me, I don't signal on entering if I intend to use the second exit, and just signal left on leaving.
Well explained. You got me thinking if that's what I used to do, and I think it was --- it's been almost three years since I drove at all in England and ten since I did it regularly --- up here in New England they call them "Rotaries" and the only places I've encountered them are Boston MA and Augusta ME. Funny thing to me is that locals here have no clue how to drive on them (I don't remember them being even mentioned in the Drivers' Handbook when I took my Maine driving test).

andogigi (Montri la profilon) 2009-februaro-22 13:58:10

I can't thank you enough, Miland. This explains the nasty looks I've been getting from the other motorists. shoko.gif You may have just saved my rental, sorry, hire car from being involved in an accident. rideto.gif

Miland (Montri la profilon) 2009-februaro-22 18:47:47

I am glad that you avoided an accident. UK drivers are expected to follow the Highway Code. In fact it is part of the driving test here. See sections 184-190 for procedures at a roundabout.
If you are going to be driving in the UK for weeks or months rather than days, you will find it worthwhile to get a paper copy. It is cheap, and you may well find copies in post offices, or anywhere that sells books and magazines.

ceigered (Montri la profilon) 2009-februaro-23 04:57:58

This is also useful knowledge if you plan on driving in Australia. Left side of the road, heaps of roundabouts and plenty of speed bumps, an American driver's dream lango.gif

1Guy1 (Montri la profilon) 2009-februaro-23 14:34:24

Watch out- not everyone in the UK seems to know the rules either!

I had someone crash into me a few months ago, the only damage was to the car but it was really scary.

andogigi (Montri la profilon) 2009-februaro-23 16:36:13

1Guy1:Watch out- not everyone in the UK seems to know the rules either!

I had someone crash into me a few months ago, the only damage was to the car but it was really scary.
Well, I can't tell you how much I appreciate everyone's help. The people on this site have been invaluable and many of my British friends have been giving useful advice as well. I travel all over the world and I get to see all types of drivers. I have to tell you that British drivers are some of the best I have witnessed. I feel safer here than I do even in other parts of Europe. Not to mention, your system of motorways appears to be very well maintained.

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