LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — Driving in Lafayette is a bit like trying to navigate a maze with a blindfold on. Between the roundabouts popping up all over the parish, the unexpected stops, construction work in town, and our unpredictable weather, it’s easy to see why so many drivers make the same mistakes over and over again.
Whether you’re a lifelong local or new to town, here are five things that Lafayette drivers keep getting wrong – and how to do it right.
1. Misusing Roundabouts
The Misconception: Treating roundabouts like four-way stops.
Why It’s Wrong: In places like Youngsville, which has become the land of roundabouts, they are supposed to keep traffic moving, not grind it to a halt. But too many drivers either stop when they shouldn’t or barrel through without yielding…