Roundabouts and swings
23rd February 1973, Page 44
23rd February 1973
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I was interested in the "Hawk's" reprint of the latest ROSCO poster emphasizing the need to approach roundabouts with care in CM's issue of February 16.
As an operator of a large number of heavy articulated vans I would draw attention to the fact that a critical speed is involved in that the sway of tallish vehicles when negotiating roundabouts can build up at certain speeds to cause overturning.
This speed is not necessarily high, and I am sure there was an article in your excellent publication a year or two ago, together with diagrams clearly showing the hazards involved.
There is no doubt that excessive speed is not the only cause of accidents at roundabouts.
P. W. WAR D MCIT. Managing Director, Co-Ordinated Traffic Services Ltd, London
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