Roundabouts are safer than junctions if you know how to use them and know the risks that are associated with them. These are the 6 dangers you need to watch out for when approaching or using a roundabout:.
At some complex junctions, there may be a series of mini-roundabouts at each intersection. Treat each mini-roundabout separately and follow the normal rules. What is a Roundabout?
When reaching the roundabout. Many drivers are satisfied with their own use of roundabouts, but believe others do it all wrong! Give way : the most important rule — when entering a roundabout, give way to traffic on the roundabout, unless road markings or signs say otherwise. If the way is clear keep moving. Stopping at a clear roundabout slows traffic and can cause frustrating delays. A roundabout entrance is usually marked by a single broken line across the road. Sometimes you may find other markings.
At some roundabouts one traffic lane might be allowed to flow free; there will be road markings or signs to show this. Approaching too fast could make other drivers on the roundabout think that you are going to drive in front of them.
They could brake or swerve and perhaps cause a collision. If you approach too fast and brake hard at a roundabout entrance you could also cause a collision by panicking a following driver who might skid into the back of your vehicle. On the roundabout, you should drive according to road, weather and traffic conditions as well as the road-holding qualities of your vehicle. Position and signals: Being correctly positioned and signalling clearly in good time helps other road users.
Knowing and following the rules improves traffic flow and safety at roundabouts. While this appendix provides general advice, other factors such as signs, road markings and the position and type of other vehicles can influence the choice of lane. Where there are signs or road markings which indicate appropriate lanes, these should assume priority over the following procedures. Imagine that you are approaching a busy roundabout with six converging roads. Follow the advice in the diagrams and:.
Now that you know the rules, show a good example to other drivers by following them every time. They may even copy your driving style and do it right too! Check mirrors and indicate left when you have passed exit c before the one you want to take d. Check mirrors and change to left-turn indicator when you have passed exit d before the one you want to take e. Check mirrors, glance over left shoulder and ease into left lane for exit e. If taking an exit to the right , or going full-circle, signal right.
Wait at the give way line when reaching the roundabout, giving priority to traffic approaching from the right. Watch out for other road users already on the roundabout, and look forward before moving off to make sure traffic in front has done the same. When leaving the roundabout, signal left after you have passed the exit before the one you intend to take.
Mini roundabouts operate almost identically to a regular single-lane roundabout. The only difference is that the physical central island you'll be used to seeing is replaced by road markings. Don't be tempted to discount the importance of a mini roundabout—you must pass around the central markings in exactly the same way as you would an island.
As their name indicates, mini roundabouts are also smaller in size, giving you less space to manoeuvre. You'll need to be on the ball when it comes to signalling, as you'll have much less time to let other drivers know when you intend to leave the roundabout.
The Highway Code also discourages drivers from performing a U-turn at mini roundabouts. Multi-lane roundabouts come in all sizes, and with varying degrees of complexity. The only real requirement here is for there to be more than one lane for a driver to take when on the roundabout itself.
Upon approaching the roundabout, you'll need to follow many of the same procedures as you would when dealing with a single-lane roundabout, including the MSM process, deciding your exit, and adjusting your speed and position.
However, you'll also need to choose which lane is most appropriate on the roundabout. If you're intending to take the first exit to your left, signal left and approach the roundabout on the left-hand lane. Stay left while on the roundabout, and keep signalling left to show others that you intend to leave. Drivers taking an exit to the right should signal right on approach, and keep right while on the roundabout.
You should only change lanes when you are preparing to exit the roundabout. When you have passed the exit just before the one you wish to take, signal left to show that you're leaving the roundabout. For intermediate exits, choose the most appropriate lane when approaching the roundabout—you won't generally need to signal at this point. Stay in your lane until you need to change your position to exit the roundabout, and signal left after the exit before the one you want to take.
One of the newer types of roundabout, turbo roundabouts are a form of two-lane roundabout that require the driver to choose their intended direction upon approach.
This may sound familiar—but there's a difference. Unlike with standard roundabouts, once you choose your path on a turbo roundabout, you're locked into your choice. Typically, on a turbo roundabout, you'll see one lane for drivers taking the first exit to the left, and one for drivers taking all exits further to the right.
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