Which Lane

[jimbopea]

Approaching this roundabout wanting to take Ogmore and Garw exit:

https://i.imgur.com/2jW6WyH.jpg

Preceded by this sign:

https://i.imgur.com/dyCdf6D.jpg

which lane would you take?
Only one exit lane on every exit.

https://i.imgur.com/i7x62ho.jpg

[Itchy]

2 sometime between the 1st and 2nd junction I'd move over to 1.
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[G]

With no road markings, I'd be ok in either lane for the entry - but of course, be very aware of other traffic, as you should in any such situation.

[thx1138]

lane one, I'd then proceed to take the wrong exit, and get lost, as happens every time I ride to Wales

[DrSnoosnoo]

I think you should take 1. It's not so much a roundabout, more a round road with turn offs IMO. Whatever lane I was in I'd be watching everyone!

EDIT looking at it more I can say why I would chose lane 1 again.
The "turning right" is more akin to going straight ahead, to stay on the A road. When at a Roundabout, the general rule I've found is LH for left and straight on, RH for turning right.
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[map]

Looking at the road sign there's only actually one signposted exit.
The others are local (unmarked).

So in reality it doesn't actually matter.
It would depend what other traffic was around.

Exit is after the 12 o'clock position so it is technically a right, 3rd exit territory. So as said above out of force of habit 2nd lane and move over to 1 after 12 o'clock on roundabout.

...unless staying in 2 would actually give me a straighter exit.
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[G]

Oh and yes, if there was no other traffic about, if I was looking to be good on fuel I would consider the 'racing line' (outside to apex to outside - meaning maximum momentum maintained with minimum cornering).
Or if on a bike looking to have fun, maybe do a lap with knee down .

[Itchy]

[jimbopea]

I guess then there's no "right" answer then.
Only asking as i pass this everyday and no-one else can agree as some take 1, some 2. Becomes a pain in rush hour.
I though take 1.

[G]

I was going around in circles getting my knee down last night - albeit at an indoor kart track .

The surface on the roundabout being discussed didn't look amazing - I had a look to see if there was any lane markings not shown in the thread.

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

Depends - but in general, two.
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[Pete.]

Past 12 o'clock = lane 2. It's the best way of letting other road users guess your intentions.
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[CaNsA]

Lane 1 - left or straight on
Lane 2 - straight on (if there are 2 lanes on the exit) or right.

[DrSnoosnoo]

[Ratty]

Either seems o.k--- but 1 if in a lot of traffic ...2 if road was empty..

I think I would choose 1 generally.

[Tungtvann]

Where did some of you go to roundabout school?!

[weasley]

I would use lane 2 with a right indicator, because Highway Code. But I would be ready for, nay expect, people from lane 1 to turn right with no indication.
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[BakesBeans]

Well, as it's the same road (A4093) either lane is fine. I assume it's two lanes off the round about, which then merge into one?
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[gbrand42]

Definitely lane 2
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[defblade]

Try to make sure you NEVER go around a roundabout next to someone else - applies to cars and bikes the same; with a bike, just go around faster, in whichever lane you like
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[Richy CB1000]

Lane 2 is correct. The local marking before the main road exit at the right end makes it the straight ahead.

The order is the sign not necessarily the road layout and what you think in some cases.

We have two around here on test areas with similar aspects. Highway code, examiners, instructors et al all use right lanes for right turns like this.

If you went round on the outside, someone else inside and they crossed over as normal for the exit and you were there, insurance would not go your way.
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[DrSnoosnoo]

Has this been asked to the council people yet?

Be good to know the official thingymajiggery
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[jimbopea]

Email was sent yesterday, as soon as they respond ill post up their reply.