Have my test soon and worried about big roundabouts :s

[Hammasterchie...]

Hi guys, I'm wondering if anyone can help me with what to do on my test if I encounter a big multi lane roundabout on my test and wish to turn right, I'm guessing that indicating in plenty of time before the roundabout and choosing my lane and turning my indicator off before i join the roundabout and leave the roundabout without indicating because I'm not technically changing lanes at the roundabout because it sort of feeds the lanes outwards to their exit if you know what i mean, if anyone can shed some light on what to do here I would reaaally apreciate it because i have my test in a few days :s Jamie.

[soundslikesno...]

lifesaver, indicator, move into the right lane early, (leaving indicator on but watch for junctions on your right) enter roundabout, just like normal once you spot your exit lifesaver, indicator, maneuver, exit roundabout cancel indicator.

watch for lost drivers and exit divers

dont indicate to leave the roundabout too early once passing the second exit get the lifesaver in and indicator on leave on the third exit

always indicate

[Kingstondavo]

Never change lanes on a roundabout (for example cutting from outside, to inside to outside), examiners hate that, choose a lane and stick to it! Other than that all the advice above should see you thru!
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[Hammasterchie...]

Thanks for your reply matey, if the roundabout is one of those where their are 3 or 4 lanes and the lane i choose, say the right hand lane kind of merges towards the outside like a spiral would i still keep my right indicator on in this case because theirs now a new lane on my right and still one on my left, it seems to me like i should turn it off now or maybe turn it off before i join because im not changing lanes, staying in lane essentially takes me to the exit without crossing lanes????? im really worried because i think if i make a mistake here ill fail :s thanks for your reply agen mate

[Pete.]

If your exit is past 12 o'clock keep your right indicator on until you reach the apex of the exit before the one you want then switch to the left indicator and make your way over.
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[soundslikesno...]

in that case yes, keep to your lane once you've started the maneuver

so if you have 4 lanes and you need the 3rd they'll normally have the lanes on the exit as well, nock your indicator off but keep strictly in your lane, if somebody starts drifting give a tap of the horn, flash of your lights to let them no your there, when you spot your exit, lifesaver, indicator, maneuver.

theres nothing wrong with ballsing up a tricky bit of road etc just do it safely

main thing on your test is to relax and treat it like any other ride, forget about the instructor and stay safe

[Hammasterchie...]

Brilliant mate thanks for clearing that up, im pretty clued up on the observations and that so im pretty confident i should pass, fingers crossed that's what my dad told me i should do and he passed his test not long ago just needed a second opinion, thanks again

[soundslikesno...]

No probs mate, good luck.

[mickfulton]

If you end up in the wrong lane just chill and go the way it takes you. Getting lost is not marked down, I done it on mod 2 and car tests. Just be safe, observant and INDICATE LEFT OFF the roundabout even if your going straight on, think of the cars potentially behind and at the next entrance to the roundabout, they should know your intentions.


Good luck
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[Richtea]

[Rogerborg]

[shereen]

As someone else has said, If you miss your exit off the roundabout either go round the roundabout again or take the next exit off.

Dont panic and start changing lanes - this is when you will likely make mistakes.

Just breath and relax
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[Rogerborg]

Fair enough, I wouldn't sweat it.

Have you read the Highway Code section on roundabouts?
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[doggone]

With mini-roundabouts everyone can see each other approaching and it's more generally assumed you're going straight on unless indicating otherwise.

With larger roundabouts you don't know where a vehicle started from so the left indicator helps the flow as others can move on.
One of my pet hates is that will they/won't they guessing when you think they are turning off before you but can't be arsed to let anyone know - selfish - especially when it's busy.

[dungbug]

I live in Milton Keynes so roundabouts are everywhere. The above is good advice, be positive and decisive. always check mirror/indicate/lifesaver & you'll be cool. Good luck with the test as well.

[Kingstondavo]

[mickfulton]

[Kingstondavo]

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[Koltu]

I got given a minor on my Mod 2 for not indicating off a mini when I was going straight on...this confused the hell out of me as I assumed you didn't have to indicate off a mini roundabout unless goin left or right...however the examiner said it was because a pedestrian was waiting to cross nearby and needed to be shown what my intentions are...to be honest I doubt they will mark you down as long as you indicate after the exit before yours
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[Rogerborg]

[sidewinder]

All the above is very good advice.But don't forget to cancel your indicators as soon as you leave the roundabout/junction.know a few people who failed because of this.Good tip is to double tap the switch to make sure.

All the best for your mod2

[Kingstondavo]