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Liability in roundabout crash

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  • #32
    Pataman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭Pataman


    An indicator just means the bulb is working. Never rely on them.


  • #33
    anniehoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,597 ✭✭✭anniehoo


    Stheno wrote: »
    Technically he should be indicating at the halfway point between the two exits

    Agree. If anyone knows the small roundabout leaving Blanchardstown SC, leading to the NAC (first exit), Waterville (second exit) and M50 (third exit) knows you almost have to crawl to give the herd traffic time to see you indicate for the second exit, the halfway point is so small. People are always jamming on their brakes because they assume you're taking the first left and not going straight on.

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  • #34
    MarkAnthony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,934 ✭✭✭MarkAnthony


    Guy:Incognito wrote: »
    So instead of using indicators to signal your intentions in good time to all those around you, your just indicating as you turn. Whats the point in that ? Who are you signalling your intention to turn to if your already turning? Completely negates the need for indicators.

    Much the same as motorway drivers that change lanes and indicate at the same time. It's pointless. If you're not going to indicate, then dont. A token flash when everyone can already see what you're doing is only wasting your own time.

    I think the Polish might need to learn to drive properly.:)

    It annoys me everytime the wife is driving on the motorway.

    As soon as I want to overtake I stick on the indicator; I don't move unless it's safe to do so but at least I'm signaling what I'm going to be doing. More often than not someone will ease off and let you out.

    I actually think I'm in the wrong here and by the rules of the road you're not meant to indicate until it's clear? Mirror, signal, manoeuvre and all that. Seems a bit pointless to signal into an empty lane though no?


  • #35
    evolving_doors
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    I've seen idiots approach a roundabout, indicate left then right then left again... even though they just went straight through. They weren't lost or anything as they did the exact same thing the next roundabout too!


  • #36
    CiniO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,069 ✭✭✭✭CiniO


    Gebgbegb wrote: »
    I've seen idiots approach a roundabout, indicate left then right then left again... even though they just went straight through. They weren't lost or anything as they did the exact same thing the next roundabout too!

    Maybe they are just from abroad, and are not familiar with Irish way of indicating on roundabouts.


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  • #37
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Gebgbegb wrote: »
    I've seen idiots approach a roundabout, indicate left then right then left again... even though they just went straight through. They weren't lost or anything as they did the exact same thing the next roundabout too!
    I knew someone in 30's who used to do that for years. He was convinced that he had to have his right indicator on because he was 'turning' right (clockwise) on a roundabout. It's a mystery but it wasn't something he was taught as he passed his driving test. He eventually copped on and does it properly now.


  • #38
    anonanymore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭anonanymore


    CiniO wrote: »
    Maybe they are just from abroad, and are not familiar with Irish way of indicating on roundabouts.
    You mean the Irish way of NOT indicating.


  • #39
    anonanymore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭anonanymore


    slimjimmc wrote: »
    I knew someone in 30's who used to do that for years. He was convinced that he had to have his right indicator on because he was 'turning' right (clockwise) on a roundabout. It's a mystery but it wasn't something he was taught as he passed his driving test. He eventually copped on and does it properly now.

    That used to be the old way, first exit indicate left, other exits indicate right then indicate left before exiting.

    The problem with today's rule is if somebody is not indicating are they exiting at 12 o'clock, or are the just not indicating.


  • #40
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,661 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    I've a funny feeling that is someone indicated incorrectly, causing you to crash into them, even if you supplied dashcam footage of the event the insurance company would still rule against you or settle 50:50 at best.

    I can't see an insurance company taking the risk of going to court with unverified dashcam footage.


  • #41
    MarkAnthony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,934 ✭✭✭MarkAnthony


    slimjimmc wrote: »
    I knew someone in 30's who used to do that for years. He was convinced that he had to have his right indicator on because he was 'turning' right (clockwise) on a roundabout. It's a mystery but it wasn't something he was taught as he passed his driving test. He eventually copped on and does it properly now.

    I was taught right indicator until I passed the junction immediately before my turn, left indicator. Even when proceeding 'straight over'.


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