From my friend, Sally.
Ok, imagine you have to drive your car in Swindon, and you’re less than enthusiastic about it, since you only recently passed your test.
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And then you see this:
You’re starting to wonder what that’s about. You didn’t see anything like this in your driving lessons.
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And a bit further, you stumble across this situation.
The Magic Roundabout!
Birds eye view…
In the peripheral roundabouts you turn clockwise, in the centre you turn anti-clockwise. As you can see, the traffic problem is essentially solved by scaring people into taking alternative routes.
A delightful explanation of the concept can be found at SwindonWeb.
That’s hilarious! And I thought that roundabout on Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade was a nightmare!
i stayed in a hostel once called the magic roundabout. they had a really cute dog. it bit me.
Obviously, it has good taste.
That means I have good taste!
(Also, Joel has a good taste.)
Better than green apples, right?
Hmm, yeah, it’s different… it’s more… bitter. Ooh, like, you know, coffee or something…
As they say, you are what you eat.
I must be Spicy Thai Squid Salad.
I’m chicken.
Mmm… spicy!
Having now ‘ridden’ the roundabout first hand I can certainly vouch for it’s magical properties! Watching the locals tackle the beast without flinching from the gas pedal is an amazing sight, akin to a big improvised dance. Maybe ‘synchronised roundabouting’ should be nominated for the Olympics?
Joan,
I would like to use your last image of the magic roundabout for academic purposes. You are the earliest user of this image.
Thank you for your assistance.