Turning right at a roundabout, can prove more of a challenge than going in any other direction. Positioning on the approach will be the first likely complication.
You have already practised taking up a left of centre position. This is what you should do, unless there’s more than one lane. If there is a choice of lanes, then you should normally use the right hand lane. Make sure that you move into lane this in good time.
You should approach at a fairly low speed to give yourself time. Take regular observation to your right and into the lane you’re aiming for.
Once you’re within the right-hand lane of the roundabout, stay in that lane and keep your speed steady. As you get near the road before the one you want to take, check your mirrors. The left-hand door mirror is particularly important. Then indicate left for your exit (marked at position S on the image).
Turning right at a roundabout:
- signal right on the approach
- position left of the centre-line (or in the right-hand lane)
- give way to the right
- make sure you’ve a clear path through the roundabout, and keep in lane until you approach the exit
- check your mirrors & signal left at point ‘S’
- be aware of anything that may be on your inside as well as on the exit road.
On larger roundabouts there is a risk that another driver may come up on your left-hand side. This can happen if you’re a little slow or leave it too late to come back across.
If this does occur you should slow down until the vehicle passes before you move over to leave the roundabout. Or if necessary, continue going around the island and take the exit you need the next time around.
For more information about roundabouts, read Learning to Drive – The Learner Driver’s Manual.
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