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Unusual roundabouts

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:49 pm
by drsmith
Brittannia might have it's problems but here are a couple of unusual ones from Perth.

The first is a typical roundabout in the inner southern suburbs. Typical except for the shape.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q= ... 3&t=k&z=20

The second is in the northern suburbs and represents an interesting solution to the meeting of six roads at one spot. It is partially signalised and is not a true roundabout in the sense that some traffic on the circular section has to give way to traffic approaching from the left.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=perth& ... 3&t=k&z=18

From what I can tell, all traffic movements between roads are available if in a roundabout sort of way.

Re: Unusual roundabouts

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:11 pm
by AtD
Probably the craziest in the nation:
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&ie ... 3&t=k&z=19

Trams have absolute right of way at all times.

Re: Unusual roundabouts

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:32 pm
by drsmith
AtD wrote:Probably the craziest in the nation:
The city end of Flemington Road.

I've driven that one and survived, just.

Re: Unusual roundabouts

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:53 pm
by bm7500
drsmith wrote:
AtD wrote:Probably the craziest in the nation:
The city end of Flemington Road.

I've driven that one and survived, just.
Same here, thats one nasty intersection, especially when going through there at night! :shock:

Re: Unusual roundabouts

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:01 pm
by rhino
drsmith wrote:
AtD wrote:Probably the craziest in the nation:
The city end of Flemington Road.

I've driven that one and survived, just.
I've always thought that one works quite well. In fact, I fell more comfortable with that one than the Brittania roundabout - mainly because I don't trust other drivers on the Brittania!