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What speed should I approach a roundabout at ?

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10-09-2007 6:35pm

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lucozader

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thank you

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#2 10-09-2007 8:25pm
TwoShedsJackson

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Approach at a good speed for the road and traffic conditions, often this would be in second gear so that you can have a good look around the roundabout before you enter.

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#3 13-09-2007 5:09pm
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You need to approach it at a speed slow enough so you can stop if needs be but fast enough so you won't stall in second gear. I'd guess 20-40km/h

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#4 13-09-2007 10:14pm
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It would depend very much on the size of the roundabout and the sightlines. A very large roundabout, with good sightlines and little or no traffic could be approached at a much greater speed than a small busy, urban roundabout with reduced/obstructed visibility.

Generally 2nd or 3rd gear on the average car.

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