Roundabouts. Going round in circles? Help and tips from World Driving

Roundabouts: Going round in circles? Help and tips from World Driving

Roundabouts, love them or hate them, they're everywhere. And dealing with them correctly is vital. A crucial part of roundabouts is being prepared as you approach them. Firstly make sure that you get in to position early (as explained below). Approach the roundabout carefully and start looking early to your right and ahead, get ready to give-way to your right or if its clear make sure you go, don't hesitate.
To determine where the other drivers are going that are already on the roundabout, try to watch where they're looking, their position and speed.

Turn left, first exit- On approach to the roundabout keep left, (this is very important as you might have another vehicle in the lane next to you) checking your mirrors, signalling left, approach cautiously, looking to your right and ahead.
Once you have an opportunity to your right, go and keep left, checking mirrors again and keeping your signal on to let other road users know that you are exiting the roundabout. Never rely solely on other road users signals.

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Follow the road ahead, second exit- On approach look out for any road markings or signs that might tell you what lane to get in to. If there are no markings or signs telling you any different then keep left, checking mirrors, approach cautiously, looking to your right and ahead.
Once you have an opportunity to your right, go and keep left of the roundabout (a vehicle might be in the lane next to you, so keep to the left). Signal left after you have passed the exit before the one you want to let others know you are exiting.
Many people fail their driving test for not keeping left, make sure you don't fail for this mistake.

Turn right, third exit- On approach look out for any road markings or signs that might tell you what lane to get in to. If no markings then check mirrors, signal right, move to the right hand lane, approach cautiously, looking to your right and ahead.
Once you have an opportunity to your right, go and keep right (there may be a vehicle in the lane next to you, so keep to the right). Signal left after you have passed the exit before the one you want to let others know you are exiting and move to the left.


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