I dislike the mini-roundabouts. They're just completely pointless, as if someone just decided to put a planter in the middle of the road.
I do believe, any intersection that is greater than a simple cross (4 roads intersecting). For example 5 or 6 roads intersecting, or sometimes median strip divided roads, is a good candidate for a roundabout.
As far as the larger roundabouts. They're ok. I just let any cars behind me get past, then "take the lane" and round and round I go. As long as traffic isn't too heavy, they're usually very quick. I don't mind 90° or 180° paths through the roundabouts. Navigating 270° around a large busy one is a bit of a pain, and for the biggest one (small by European standards), I periodically hit, I just choose a route that gives me a 180° approach rather than 270° approach.
If cars decide they don't like me in a roundabout. My thought is that not activating the crosswalk lights (repeatedly)? Is quicker for everyone.
Last edited by CliffordK; 06-01-16 at 11:41 AM.