Editor: It never ceases to amaze me how often people abuse the right of way rule at the roundabout circles in 91Ô­´´.

I have to wonder if it’s ignorance, aggression or just a me-first attitude?

So many times and I’ve witnessed drivers approaching a roundabout without yielding, and treating it as a thoroughfare.

The rules are simple according to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure:

1: Approach

• reduce your speed and choose your lane

• watch for road signs

• watch for pedestrians and cyclists and be ready to stop.

2. Yield

• always yield to traffic in the roundabout

• wait for a safe gap in the traffic, remembering that those in the roundabout have the right-of-way.

3. Enter

• enter the roundabout to your right

• continue counter-clockwise until you reach your exit.

4. Exit

• use your right turn signal before exiting

• watch for pedestrians and cyclists.

C’mon people – learn the rules and respect others in roundabouts.

Please slow down and yield.

Claire Vipond,

91Ô­´´