Roundabouts
Now, you may be wondering: “Why on Earth do they have a roundabouts tab on their wedding website?” Well I’ll tell you, Oshkosh is known in the area for having a billion roundabouts. We love them, and once you get used to them they aren’t so bad, but I know many people are not very familiar with them. So, I am including a crash course on roundabouts, to help everyone navigate them and to hopefully alleviate any stress and avoid any accidents. Now, if you’re a roundabout pro, you can ignore this page, but for everyone else you may want to give it a glance.
Most roundabouts in Oshkosh are two lanes. Make sure you are aware of road signs before entering so you know what lane to be in to exit.
*Tip- I think the inside (left lane) is the best lane to be. In most cases you can go straight from the inside lane and if you miss your right turn you can go all the way around the roundabout and get back to your exit.
This picture demonstrates how 90% of lanes work in Oshkosh. In the right lane you can turn right or go straight, and in the left lane you can go straight or turn left. Unless specified at roundabout, NEVER turn left from the right lane.
*Tip- There are two round-a-bouts in Oshkosh that let you turn left from the right lane. Always be aware of road signs before entering roundabouts.
Most roundabouts located at highway exits involve a lane change. In these cases, you will want to be in the inside (left) lane, while approaching the second exit, you will make a gradual lane change into the outside (right) lane. Continue to follow the lane into the off ramp.
*Tip- This kind situation is the only time you are allowed to make lane changes in a roundabout. Otherwise, you don’t want to change lanes. It is better to go around again if you are in the inside lane, or to exit, turn around, and go through the round about again. Cops will pull over and ticket a person for changing lanes in a roundabout.
This is a yield sign. Every entrance to the roundabout has one. Unlike with stop signs, drivers aren’t required to come to a complete stop at a yield sign and may proceed without stopping — provided that it is safe to do so. Roundabouts are made to keep traffic going. If possible to do safely, do not come to a complete stop before entering roundabout.
NEVER TURN LEFT IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENTERING A ROUNDABOUT.
You may be thinking, “well duh, of course you don’t do that.” I have seen this. I have seen this multiple times. Don’t do this. Please.