John   11 #1 Posted November 23, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-38063742  Surely this is an accident waiting to happen.  To make matters worst, this trick only works once for regular users using that road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
phil752 Â Â 10 #2 Posted November 23, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-38063742Â Surely this is an accident waiting to happen. Â To make matters worst, this trick only works once for regular users using that road. Â what happens when you try to use it as a roundabout wiping some one out on the pavement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Harrystottle   10 #3 Posted November 24, 2016 Anything that is deliberately designed to confuse drivers doesn't seem like a good idea to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Petminder   10 #4 Posted November 24, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-38063742 Surely this is an accident waiting to happen.  To make matters worst, this trick only works once for regular users using that road.  A raised zebra crossing would have been cheaper, more functional and would have slowed traffic down more. It makes one wonder what goes through the heads of these council planners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   317 #5 Posted November 24, 2016 Anything that is deliberately designed to confuse drivers doesn't seem like a good idea to me.  I agree, and it baffles me how the highways agency allowed this to be installed.  Road design, markings and layout are supposed to be clear, simple and easy to understand. Intentionally installing something to confuse motorists seem quite stupid and somewhat reckless.  What happens when someone approaches the 'roundabout', panics and causes a pileup??  What happens when someone attempts to use it as a roundabout and causes a pileup?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Obelix   11 #6 Posted November 24, 2016 They have the same stupid scheme in Pudsey in Leeds.  The accident rate there has shot up apparantley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
the_bloke   17 #7 Posted November 24, 2016 Started in March, just finished.  Cost half a million quid as part of other measures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Eater Sundae   12 #8 Posted November 24, 2016 A raised zebra crossing would have been cheaper, more functional and would have slowed traffic down more. It makes one wonder what goes through the heads of these council planners.  But there are plenty of drivers who moan about raised road surfaces.  There is good evidence that forcing drivers to hesitate is a good safety measure, but I doubt that this is a good example. Examples such as removing all road markings at urban cross roads appear to work. Here, however, as has been noted above, once a driver has used the road once they will just ignore the feature from then onwards, so no long term benefit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Petminder   10 #9 Posted November 24, 2016 But there are plenty of drivers who moan about raised road surfaces. There is good evidence that forcing drivers to hesitate is a good safety measure, but I doubt that this is a good example. Examples such as removing all road markings at urban cross roads appear to work. Here, however, as has been noted above, once a driver has used the road once they will just ignore the feature from then onwards, so no long term benefit.  The same doesn't apply to the raised zebra, it remains effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
BHRemovals   10 #10 Posted November 24, 2016 maybe we should do it the American way. no roundabouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   317 #11 Posted November 24, 2016 But there are plenty of drivers who moan about raised road surfaces. There is good evidence that forcing drivers to hesitate is a good safety measure, but I doubt that this is a good example. Examples such as removing all road markings at urban cross roads appear to work. Here, however, as has been noted above, once a driver has used the road once they will just ignore the feature from then onwards, so no long term benefit.  You could argue that forcing drivers to hesitate is only safe in certain situations, such as forcing them to take more time at a junction.  but if they hesitate and/or panic in the normal flow of traffic that can be dangerous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Flexo   10 #12 Posted November 24, 2016 That's a clever feature. I can see how it would work, behaviourly.  I am sick of traffic lights. I'd get rid of as many as possible. Also I'd convert lots to 4-way simple 4-way red flashing light. It means "stop" in all directions and then it's up to the drivers to use determine who goes when and it works great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...