Apparently we should all stop turning right to save on fuel, this could lead to some interesting journeys 
I think you can save much more fuel if you stop driving up hills.
tachograph:
Apparently we should all stop turning right to save on fuel, this could lead to some interesting journeys
Well, stop driving at all. Not sure that will work out well.
It would help if they stopped putting obstacles in the way of us being able to make smooth progress.
For one example, travelling east on the A50 and exiting up to the roundabout to join the A38. They’ve erected that fencing at such a height that you can’t see what’s coming round the roundabout until you reach the very top, usually having to stop. So then you have to set off from stationary, often getting in someone’s way as they come round. Surely it would make more sense to be able to see more on approach and alter speed to maybe join without stopping. Saving fuel and frustration.
grumpybum:
It would help if they stopped putting obstacles in the way of us being able to make smooth progress.For one example, travelling east on the A50 and exiting up to the roundabout to join the A38. They’ve erected that fencing at such a height that you can’t see what’s coming round the roundabout until you reach the very top, usually having to stop. So then you have to set off from stationary, often getting in someone’s way as they come round. Surely it would make more sense to be able to see more on approach and alter speed to maybe join without stopping. Saving fuel and frustration.
That’s the idea of the obstacles to make you slow down otherwise the people waiting to enter from the other road would never join due to endless traffic feeding in at high speed (during peak times that is) defeating the whole purpose of the roundabout
You sure this article wasn’t printed on 1st of april
Seem to remember UPS or fedex in the states coming up with this idea (obvs no left turns over there) they were quoting huge time savings by planning the vans to go right as much as possible to avoid waiting to cross oncoming traffic 
In newzeland if approaching traffic wants to turn right you have to give way no matter what. When I hired a car over there years ago had a few near misses . But once get use to it it seems to work. But won’t work here.
On similar topic was stuck on M5 closeure otherday used a 38 was like a car park heading south .
the amouth of cars trucks and vans who crept forward when traffic moved blocking side roads was unbelievable. Got oncoming cars wanting turn right .one car was waiting.for maybe 5 mins to turn .
ETS:
grumpybum:
It would help if they stopped putting obstacles in the way of us being able to make smooth progress.For one example, travelling east on the A50 and exiting up to the roundabout to join the A38. They’ve erected that fencing at such a height that you can’t see what’s coming round the roundabout until you reach the very top, usually having to stop. So then you have to set off from stationary, often getting in someone’s way as they come round. Surely it would make more sense to be able to see more on approach and alter speed to maybe join without stopping. Saving fuel and frustration.
That’s the idea of the obstacles to make you slow down otherwise the people waiting to enter from the other road would never join due to endless traffic feeding in at high speed (during peak times that is) defeating the whole purpose of the roundabout
High speed & bad lane dicipline on the roundabout normally means it’s a nightmare to get out regardless of forward planning!
KarlM:
High speed & bad lane dicipline on the roundabout normally means it’s a nightmare to get out regardless of forward planning!
Car drivers generally don’t look more than 4 car lengths ahead of themselves, proof of this is, how many times have you been driving down the road where there’s a slow moving vehicle in lane 1 so all the trucks move over in plenty of time, yet cars will inevitably react at the last minute despite the obstruction being visible in the distance. I’ve even watched cars pull back into lane 1 behind the obstruction, only for the penny to drop and they pull back out
peirre:
KarlM:
High speed & bad lane dicipline on the roundabout normally means it’s a nightmare to get out regardless of forward planning!Car drivers generally don’t look more than 4 car lengths ahead of themselves, proof of this is, how many times have you been driving down the road where there’s a slow moving vehicle in lane 1 so all the trucks move over in plenty of time, yet cars will inevitably react at the last minute despite the obstruction being visible in the distance. I’ve even watched cars pull back into lane 1 behind the obstruction, only for the penny to drop and they pull back out
100% correct. Average speed cameras is another prime example of no forward panning. 80mph into roadworks zone before slamming on the brakes for the first camera rather than letting it drop gradually. I used to work for a car dealer and could never understand how some drivers needed brake pads by second service on a brand new car, obviously they were this kind of driver.
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Fuzrat:
Seem to remember UPS or fedex in the states coming up with this idea (obvs no left turns over there) they were quoting huge time savings by planning the vans to go right as much as possible to avoid waiting to cross oncoming traffic
It was UPS small pack. They also tell the package car drivers to hook the seat belt round the steering wheel rather than let it retract all the way, it saves time and stops repetitive strain injuries…allegedly
ETS:
grumpybum:
It would help if they stopped putting obstacles in the way of us being able to make smooth progress.For one example, travelling east on the A50 and exiting up to the roundabout to join the A38. They’ve erected that fencing at such a height that you can’t see what’s coming round the roundabout until you reach the very top, usually having to stop. So then you have to set off from stationary, often getting in someone’s way as they come round. Surely it would make more sense to be able to see more on approach and alter speed to maybe join without stopping. Saving fuel and frustration.
That’s the idea of the obstacles to make you slow down otherwise the people waiting to enter from the other road would never join due to endless traffic feeding in at high speed (during peak times that is) defeating the whole purpose of the roundabout
Which is why when the French invented roundabouts the original design was give way to traffic entering a roundabout.
It’s been like this in USA for years with UPS. They only make right turns as it saves on fuel not waiting for oncoming traffic. It sounds counter productive but it obviously works for them otherwise they wouldn’t do it