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Northwoods roundabouts present new driving challenges, state laws for cars and semis
ANTIGO - So far, drivers seem to like the new roundabout in Rhinelander, which opened on Tuesday.

It's one of just a few in the area, including one in Merrill and a couple in Wausau.

As drivers of cars get used to it, so do drivers of vehicles with even less room for error: semi-trucks.

CDL Instructor Tim Kordula teaches future semi drivers at Karl's Transport in Antigo.

Every class of learners gets two days of roundabout training, and every driver gets a copy of Act 139 for their cab.
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