Safety concerns about roundabouts in The Villages

Although I am 85, I do support the concerns cited by Ed Rockstroh in his opinion article published on Sept. 17 concerning older drivers. However, I don’t think the concern should be limited to roundabouts or just in The Villages. It should be a state law as a minimum and possibly a federal law. I believe that roundabouts are lesser of a concern for drivers way beyond their prime than normal intersections since accidents will be less serious. However, our roundabouts are way more dangerous and scary than they need to be. Although our roundabout design is commendable, the official implemented driving plan is very flawed and dangerous and should be changed ASAP.

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