Can I get some quick advice R.E these two roundabouts?

[skylineonfire]

I've got my Mod 2 tomorrow morning, I had my final two lessons yesterday, went round the test routes etc... Everything was fine but I'm a little confused about the correct procedure with these two roundabouts, as I didn't manage to get a very good explanation from my instructor, and I just want to ensure I've got this right, or wrong, whatever the case!

Roundabout 1.

https://i50.tinypic.com/20r5ydz.jpg

Coming off a dual carriageway and taking the 4th exit, into another dual carriageway. Right indicator until I pass the last exit before mine, then switch to left right. Now do I change lanes from the lane closest to the island to the left hand lane on that straight after I pass the last exit, or should I stay in the outer lane and continue on that? And if I do change, indicate or not?

Roundabout 2.

https://i48.tinypic.com/5vbo9i.jpg

This line is correct right? (ignore the awful swerves caused by my crappy hand at painting) Merge into the closest to the island, switch indicator at the blue line again, and no indication just after the first exit where I merge to the outer lane rather than the inner where it splits? Just keep my right indicator on?

Thanks a lot guys I really appreciate this, going to head out and get a little practice in on them both after I get some answers.

[Flemy]

Looks good, don't forget your checks and if you start something for fucks sake finish it!! Better to take a wrong turn like a badass than do half a turn then think better of it like a fucking pussy!! Examiner see's that, he'll call you a bitch and fail you.

Keep your head cool and you'll be fine.

DO NOT SECOND GUESS ANYTHING YOU DO!!!

Good luck buddy, hope to see a thread tomorrow about how crap it is sorting insurance out.
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[CaNsA]

Looks good, only thing i would pick up on is the indicator in teh 2nd pic.

I wouldnt bother, you can only turn right considering the lane you are in.

But indicate on your test, cos the examiner will be picky.

[keggyhander]

On the first rdbt I'd be getting in the left lane as soon as I'd passed the third exit.

[mfactor]

[U_W v2.0]

those are some of the biggest freakin aroundabouts i have ever seen!
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[DrDonnyBrago]

First roundabout I'd be looking to move over just after the third exit (i.e. where you said you'd start indicating). Sitting in the RH lane makes it more likely that someone will come up your inside, or pull out on you from the entrance just before your exit.

2nd one looks pretty good - stick to your lane (i.e. the markings ont he road) remember your shoulder checks and remember your indicators (and cancel them afterwards).

I would like to reiterate the eloquently put "if you start something for fucks sake finish it!" comment. They aren't testing your ability to follow directions, don't ride dangerously just to make an exit or to bail on an exit you took by mistake - see it through and deal with it later.

[Zen Dog]

Ok, first off, I passed my test in 2001, and my primary concern since then has been staying alive, not test passing, so the following may be complete wrong. Just so we're clear....

I've put my indicator points in green, and riding line in orange.
https://i46.tinypic.com/b6ujjc.jpg
This one looks pretty much right, but as soon as you start indicating left (and i'd do this a little earlier than you, i think, but its fine), you need to look at moving into the left lane as soon as you can.

https://i50.tinypic.com/2a6a4q8.jpg
In this one, you're indicating right, so i would stay right (actually in the middle on this part of this roundabout), till you pass the last junction you dont want, then as before, indicate and move to the outside left lane.

If you're in the left lane, but indicating right (as you are on the first part of the roundabout in your version), people may think you're intending on moving into the right hand lane.

Hope that helps.

Zen Dog
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[CaNsA]

[CaNsA]

[DrDonnyBrago]

[Aff]

If the lanes are clearly marked out then stick to them, you will be getting minors if you start changing lanes mid roundabout in your test.

OP your diagrams look fine to me, like others have said, if you do make a wrong turn/lane/indication/etc stick to it they cant minor/major you for doing all the correct procedure but taking the wrong turn/exit but they can if you rapidly change lanes to correct yourself or indicate past a turn.
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[CaNsA]

[Zen Dog]

[map]

Remember when entering a roundabout in the right hand lane to do a lifesaver on your left for anything on your inside. Lifesaver on the right on exit.
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[skylineonfire]

Thanks so much guys, I was pretty sure I had it right, it feels right to ride, and safe most importantly.

Zen dog, thanks for those diagrams, your right r.e the first pic, I put my indication mark a little too late, I've been doing it where you put yours mostly.

As for the second one, I initially stayed right like you said, but my instructor told me to merge into the outside lane, whilst maintaining that right indicator, which to me feels wrong, but they are adamant it's the correct way I think.

[skylineonfire]

[lozzypop1]

Best piece of advice I was ever given is to imagine some knob-jockey on an R1/Busa/Blade/GSXR (delete as applicable) is behind you, but in your blind spot.

i.e. As if there is someone that is likely to need to know exactly where you are going, and doubly-likely to try to zip past you at any given opportunity.
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[dannymassive]

As Zen Dog says, I too would be changing my indicator just after I had passed the junction that is before the one I wished to use as my exit.
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[Zen Dog]

[skylineonfire]

Argh fail!

One bloody major, no minors. Came off a roundabout into the outside lane, was in there two seconds until I safely moved back onto the inside but a guy who was speeding (instructor said so himself) was held up by me for a couple seconds, so it was a fail. Fair enough! Rebooked.

[Zen Dog]

Oh balls. Roundabouts as well. Well, no-one can say you didnt try! Good luck on the retest.

Zen Dog
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[Flemy]

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