A crucial part of roundabouts is being prepared. Firstly make sure that you get in to position early (as explained below). Approach the roundabout cautiously 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. Make eye contact with other drivers to determine where they are going.

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.                                          Follow the road ahead, second exit- On approach look out for any road markings that might tell you what lane to get in to. If no markings 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.                                           Turn right, third exit- On approach look out for any road markings that might tell you what lane to get in to. If no markings then checking mirrors, signalling 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.                                          Always look out for pedestrians and cyclists who might be harder to see on the roundabout. You now know the roundabouts in theory, now practice for real with one of our top driving instructors by phoning  or 0208 650 6153.

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