Believe it or not, round-a-bouts have been designed to help pedestrians, motorist and cyclists make their way safely and efficiently through a busy intersection.  There are typically a few different kinds of round-a-bouts: a single land and a multi-lane round-a-bout. On the Top 5 at 7:45, I'll highlight the top 5 ways that you can safely make your way through one of these round-a-bouts in Cheyenne.

  1. Slow Down - As you approach the round-a-bout, slow down as you make your approach. Defensive driving in still in style and especially in a round-a-bout.
  2. Yield - Make sure you yield or give way to current traffic in the round-a-bout. This would also include pedestrians walking in cross walks and cyclists cruising through.
  3. Stay In Your Lane - Make sure that you maintain your lane. I had a guy swing into my lane from another lane because he wasn't in the correct lane when he went into the round-a-bout. This is where defensive driving comes in handy.
  4. Keep Moving - Please do not stop in the round-a-bout. This is a great way to get rear ended and cause an accident. Keep your vehicle moving at all times and at safe speeds.
  5. Avoid Over-sized Vehicles - Not that over-sized vehicles are accommodated in round-a-bouts, but certainly do your best not to get next to one.

The Top 5 at 7:45 airs weekdays with me, Gary Freeman and sponsored by First Education Federal Credit Union. Drive safely!

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