Roundabouts

Approaching roundabouts look well ahead. The sign will enable you to select the most suitable lane on which to approach the roundabout.

• Get into the correct lane in good time.
• Don’t straddle lanes.
• Never change lanes at last moment.

Procedure:

Adopt the following procedures unless road signs or markings indicate otherwise.

Going left:

• Indicate left as you approach.
• Approach in the left hand lane.
• Keep to that lane on the roundabout.
• Maintain a left turn signal through the roundabout.

Going straight ahead:

• No signal is necessary.
• Approach in the left-hand lane. Unless road marking indicate otherwise.
• Keep the selected lane on the roundabout.
• Check mirrors especially the nearside exterior mirror. That’s the left mirror.
• Indicate left after you have passed the exit just before the one you intend to take.

Remember – When using the right-hand lane to go straight ahead be aware of traffic in the lane on your left.

Going right or full circle:

• Indicate right as you approach.
• Approach in the right hand lane.
• Keep to that lane and maintain your signal on the roundabout.
• Check your mirrors especially the nearside exterior mirror, (that’s the left mirror).
• Indicate left after you have passed the exit just before the one you intend to take.