Roundabouts for Beginners | Learn to drive: Basic skills

If you have just started driving, then you might find roundabouts challenging - but they are the most efficient way of dealing with traffic at busy intersections. Most urban areas and Driving Test routes will include roundabouts, so it is important to understand how to use them. This video will show how to approach and drive around a simple 4-way roundabout safely.
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[@soph9085]

I wish I could find a roundabout this quiet to practise on.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+fe4456io98Sophina Mcpherson Try going out early on a Sunday morning? That’s when we filmed this video!

[@norbe211111]

I have problem with not empty roundabaout :D

[@funandfantasy]

What place/town is this? Like no cars at all 😯

[@learnit4499]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool why we should use right door mirror while going straight at roundabout? any logic?

[@stuartj1234]

@@learnit4499 Yes. is the guy/ girl who is on your right in the correct lane ? are they suddenly going to change lane and maybe cut you up or push you off the road. Seriously mirror checks are really important. You might be a perfect driver (unlikely) but its about the other drivers.

[@TimClayton]

The gold standard in driving tuition videos. You beat me to the use of a drone! Superb clarity, comprehensiveness, and production values.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Tim Clayton Thanks very much! We had fun making this one - watch out for more drone footage 👍🏼

[@ciara313245]

I have a learning difficulty which means it takes me a while to learn things. Longer than most Sad to say it means I'm a bit slow And I didn't understand it too well, no matter how well my instructor explained it. And now watching this video explain it simply, I not as afraid to try roundabouts next lesson now :) Makes a lot of sense Thank you :)

[@ettaphil9586]

Me too.

[@davidrenteria9585]

Its all in your mind kid. Believe me. If you believe in yourself. You will learn one of these days. Jesus loves You.

[@basilmonjo517]

Thanks for the videos. Studied them before my test and passed today with zero faults. Much appreciated. A great help for learning

[@JaneCooper190072]

Passed today with 5 minors, I am so happy. I had a month before my theory ran out too. I kept putting it off, and must have paid thousands. Finally got up the courage to do it. My advice would be to believe in yourself and your own skills. It's not as hard as you think. And the time flys by . If you think you've made a mistake, and have already failed, keep going, it was probably only a minor fault. Chat with the instructor, and be friendly with them. :) Good luck to everyone. BTW, I'm 46, and am from America, so it's very different than right side no roundabouts, I passed my test over there at 18, but this, this is what you call driving. 😁

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Well done for passing - and thanks for the great tips! Good luck on the road 🚙👍🏼

[@JaneCooper190072]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thank you. And thank you very much for the effort you put in to helping us pass with your videos. ❤

[@melissaw4381]

Well done on passing, I'm 33 and have my test this Monday, very nervous and scared

[@Iously]

Nice!

[@timisapaulinah9905]

Great, thanks so much, it revives me because on Monday I've book 4 steep hill drive.

[@PeteC62]

I've lived in the US for 25 years, since my early 30s, and roundabouts are easily the trickiest part of driving back in the UK again on my trips home. We're starting to get a few mini-roundabouts in Palo Alto, but nothing like the multi-lane monsters you have over there. This video was really useful "revision" for my upcoming summer trip, and I was especially interested in the advice in the comments to go around again if the lane on the left is occupied. I think that advice would have saved me a couple of honks on previous trips home! Thanks guys!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Thanks for taking the time to comment - it’s great to hear how you find our videos useful 👍🏼

[@marie.naturallysims2179]

Doing the same thing, watching these types of videos so I know how to use the roundabouts in the UK for my trip next summer. They look so complicated compared to the ones where I am.

[@deefamilychannel6201]

Thank you for this great videos. I failed my driving test because of round about but I will pass definitely by your great videos!!!! Appreciate you

[@washdolly1]

Searching for a video on how to deal with roundabouts, because my whole town is made up of roundabouts. accidentally found this, a tutorial of roundabouts filmed in my home town haha!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We have over 50 roundabouts here in BSE - anyone that passes their test here will be a roundabout master!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Oh, and in case you didn’t spot it, there are 5 other videos about roundabouts in this playlist: Roundabouts kzbin.info/aero/PLzlPScQvpv6mLLj0U_zJbeM_lytdV3lk7

[@washdolly1]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Well I shall be an expert then, as this is where I am doing my test in a couple months.

[@annabelholland]

Did you already have your driving test? If yes did you pass?

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[@ailecfg]

Your video clip will help me to improved my driving lesson specially in round about . Thanks and more power to your driving school . 👍 watching from Scotland , Glasgow

[@LL-ve7sz]

Is best explanation ever possible.Thanks soooooo much!!!

[@tamannabegum6915]

Thank You soo much for making this video , it has helped me understand the rules on roundabouts much better!

[@kkff8044]

Your video is simply the Best!!!!!!!! Thank you

[@mandimandal6421]

It was a very helpful VDO for me, easily understood because of slowly described.Thanks a lot 😊

[@beth1679]

Love the lady's English accent

[@user-iu6nz5ge5g]

Best explanation and demonstration ever as compare to other demonstration from other driving school or lesson. Good camera view as always . THANK YOU.

[@ilonaganova8589]

Your videos are just the best guys.Thank you so much.

[@wedihabte3827]

Thanks it's useful for new school driving.

[@bzebee5979]

Thank you so much for this brilliant video. Never heard of “MSPSL” until now. Very informative . Really appreciated 😁

[@hemster1718]

Thank you so much I'm having problem for the roundabout but l now I can understand it's

[@cremilda500]

Best roundabout video!

[@asusroggamers949]

this video making me more confident. thank you for this great video.

[@jojigeorge2347]

Invaluable and highly informative video.

[@ep643]

Really helpful video amazing explanation well done !!!!!!!!!

[@chichi-iw2ik]

Roundabouts are easy but I find it hard when it’s busy

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

With enough experience it does get easier to 'read' the other traffic and know when it's safe to enter the roundabout. Good luck!

[@pasupathysacikaran8858]

Nice clear vice as roundabout

[@ftimaali2527]

Thank you very much for sharing this video it's very useful and the explanation is more clear and simple to dunderstand .

[@mirzamehransaleem9300]

good information indeed and brilliant work of visuals from top.. job well done team!

[@aarishwani6602]

Nice clear explanation and graphical demonstration.

[@jff711]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@superpoon16]

Thank you ! nice video very easy to understand.

[@alyasoliman1986]

Really helpful, thank you!

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[@Pigbelk]

Thanks that’s was clear explanation.

[@no1some186]

Thank you so much for this video, I am having my 13th hour with my instructor and I keep on making mistakes 😔. Thanks again as I will watch this until is stuck in my head.

[@Ayet870]

great video very informative keep it up

[@nooknook3046]

Thank you very much for video.

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Great video, nice presentation

[@jayjefferies3766]

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[@claireburroughs9025]

I passed my driving test first time with only two minors on Friday.. Can't believe it 🎉🎉🎉 watching for fun now

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Well done! 🚙👌🏼😄

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[@iamreginareid]

Thank You !

[@kuchojoe500]

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[@familyacheampong8442]

Thanks for sharing

[@khadrayusuf5221]

I found this video really helpfull am a learner driver and I enjoy watching your videos after I had my lesson, as a visual guide and it's very clear for people like me who are not fast learners..thanks I subscribed 👍

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+khadra yusuf Thanks very much! Good luck with your lessons 🚙👍🏼

[@marianida4325]

Excellent demonstrate technice.

[@raccooninUK]

Thank you! :)

[@dannyabraham151]

Nice one 👍

[@ebrahimmohammed5063]

Very very good thanks

[@lilitaloy1641]

Thank you was very helpful

[@rebeccarobinson1374]

Thank you for the videos I found them really helpful. I passed on the 7 March after watching a lot of your videos

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

That's great! Well done :-)

[@Theultimate25]

omg i never undrestand rounbabouts before this vedio, thank you very much and i hope my instructor will be proud of me tomorrow 😂

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Good luck on your lesson 👍🏼

[@alianasar4967]

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[@muzamalshah7702]

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[@nursekaycee2421]

Failed my test today because of round abouts. Thankbyou this explains it better

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Sorry to hear that. Here is another video that you might find useful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGmZiKGEgNd8rc0 👍🏼

[@DaneTygheletsdrive]

Great videos well done, i always enjoy watching them and as a driving instructor myself I always enjoy using acronyms ☺️

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Dane Tyghe Thanks very much - we enjoy making them!

[@sarahhilton1028]

not bad again 😁

[@nandinionindo3109]

Very nice explanation 🥰😍

[@zintlematshoro8759]

Thank you 😊

[@a.856]

Thanks alot

[@iyb5378]

When turning right at roundabouts in my lessons, there's a lot to focus on. Due to this, I find the blindspot and mirror checks to move over to come off into the left lane quite tricky and rushed. And whenever I make my move over to the left it feels like I don't really register if it's safe to move because I'm so focused on other things. I'm not fully confident it's clear to move. Any tips on this? I also previously found it tricky to judge the speed of others in my wingmirrors when joining a dual carriageway. Also same problem of uncertainty of if next to me is clear when changing lanes on standard roads. I'm guessing there's a common denominator here? Much appreciated Adv!!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

This video might help; Changing Lanes Safely | Learn to drive: Basic skills kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4O3cqulqdl1obs 👍🏼

[@iyb5378]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool cheers! Much appreciated guys

[@auroraskye8730]

Thanks for your wonderful videos. I'm beginning to think I'm unteachable as far as roundabouts are concerned. I'm OK with most aspects but the lane change to come off I find absolutely horrendous. I'm looking, but not "seeing", become disoriented and panic badly. I'm still searching for the "lightbulb moment" with this problem but at the moment it's somewhat elusive!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Thanks for your comment. All we can suggest is to keep learning, and hopefully it will all make sense in the end. Good luck!

[@auroraskye8730]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks for the advice ADS. I wish I was as serenely calm as the voice-over lady sounds!

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[@mariediallo993]

Helpful

[@simojehanger7797]

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[@linavenniri365]

I am learning sooo much thank you

[@linavenniri365]

I'm looking for lessons can you travel to North west london ?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

No, that's too far for us. Sorry!

[@SirHadoken]

Thanks for the video, I’ve never been able to process these things. I do have a concern; people drive on the right in the US but on the left in countries further east; would that make a difference on which lane to go into? My guess is that driving on the right would be an exact mirror to this and make the roundabout move counterclockwise, which is difficult to visualize.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes, roundabouts in countries that drive on the right (for example France) are an exact mirror image of here. So we give way to the left, and then turn right into the roundabout - and amazingly it only takes a little while to get used to! 👍🏼

[@SirHadoken]

Sounds manageable; thanks for the help!

[@martynleyfield2941]

Great educational video, many will learn for this 👍 But the guy driving that car into to the first roundabout really needs to know that we always look to the right and ahead More that Once ...!!!! I’d be really interested to know if anyone else noticed this ?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

There are no rules about the amount of times we must observe, as it depends on the situation. At a wide open junction one look might be enough to see that it is safe to proceed, but at a closed junction we might need to look several times.

[@Debbi.O]

Super duper video thanks guys. Could you please do a video on Y junctions they're kind of hard :(

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Tobi Oyedele Thanks! We have junctions on our list 👍🏼

[@dannyabraham151]

Many thanks your videos are very helpful and I passed on Monday 26th March 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

🚙Well done!🚗 + thanks 👍🏼

[@stefanvasile199]

This is so usefull i love you :flushed:

[@dariowiter3078]

Those English streets used to make this video are quite attractive-looking. And, as usual, the girl narrator has lovely-sounding voice. 🙂

[@desiukofficial3779]

Best roundabout video on KZbin..wish me best of luck for next week my driving test..

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

You can do it!

[@desiukofficial3779]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool I did it.i just passed my test. Thanks

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

@@desiukofficial3779 Well done! Good luck when you drive on your own for the first time :-)

[@desiukofficial3779]

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[@bribeltran7353]

It’s so trippy to see someone drive on the right side

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[@1La2La3La4La]

Hello, I find your videos very helpful. Thank you for sharing'em. I am learning car driving and its been very hard on me to come down to the second gear before a roundabout (or a traffic light). I can manage somehow to take a right/left turn with second gear though but a roundabout (or a traffic light ) is too hard for me. When I try to reduce the speed and apply the second gear(before a roundabout or a Traffic light) , my Instructor tells me that I brake the car too early and I need to apply this manuveaour just before . If I don't, then I fail to apply the maneuver ( break and apply second gear simultaneously) and can't apply second gear properly. In that case, although I apply the second gear, cant put my feet off of the clutch before the roundabout. Its too much for me at the last point :-( Not sure how should I manage this problem as I am fast approaching the driving test. If you could help me with any guidance on that , I'd truly appreciate that. Greets from Germany, Saurabh.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

These sort of problems are very common when drivers start their lessons, but gradually go away with time and practice. Your instructor is best placed to help you, but it sounds like you might need to consider delaying your driving test as basic skills like this must be perfected beforehand. Good luck!

[@1La2La3La4La]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thank you so much for your quick reply and guidance. I will follow'em gladly !

[@daniellimond8919]

I would say braking early and applying second gear is ok, as you become more skilled then you can change gear alittle closer to the roundabout.

[@stephen0609]

What gear would you recommend i use for approaching roundabouts i usually use block change form 5th to 3th and leave in 3rd to enter if clear do think i use 2nd? (1.0 2001 seat ibiza my car is)

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Stephen Cox We always recommend learners to approach roundabouts in 2nd gear initially, as it gives a slower approach speed to allow enough time to check it is safe to enter the roundabout. However, once a driver has more experience we will sometimes use 3rd gear for larger roundabouts with good visibility.

[@stephen0609]

OK thanks I had my full license 2 years was just wondering what be better to use

[@ayeshahaseena9744]

I was wondering if you could help me. I'm confused about what to do with the clutch at roundabouts. When approaching the roundabout, I slow down and change gears (2nd gear). But I'm unsure do I keep the clutch down after changing gears and if it's clear then get the biting point and drive on and if it's not clear do I change to 1st gear and stop? Or Do I change gears just before the roundabout and let go off the clutch and only stop when it's not clear? Thanks

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Ayesha Haseena Good question! Both options are ok, depending on how good the visibility is at the roundabout. Most of the time we change gear and lift the clutch before the roundabout, as the 'engine braking' helps gently slow the car down. However, sometimes (especially when we need to approach the roundabout really slowly) it is easier to keep the clutch down until we know it's safe to go. Ultimately do whatever seems best for that junction, as either will be ok on a test if the car is in full control 👍🏼

[@bushraahmed7491]

My area has alot of roundabouts, busy and quiet and im so scared because my instructor wants to take me to roundabouts as this is my weak point and I get terrified of hitting the kerb as my instructor has got annoyed with me a couple of times as i have almost hit the kerb!!!! Any tips of noy hitting the kerb and to go round smoothly????

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Nothing beats practice really. Just remember that you should look in front of the car most of the time, and only look away for a second when approaching give way lines. This will help you to steer better and stay in position. 👍🏼

[@nadarravishanker]

Please do a video on distance judgement. Left, Right and back

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Ravi Shanker Our video 'Adequate Clearance' shows how to keep a safe distance from other vehicles all around the car 👍🏼

[@Noqra44]

Good good tanks

[@jatinderSingh-rh7gd]

Nice

[@raz2083]

What if you are in the inner lane on the roundabout and want to go out to the outer lane but a car is there. Do you stop and wait till the car passes you or do you make one more circle around the roundabout and exit when no one is on the outer lane?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

If we can’t change lanes safely, then we should stay in our current lane. As you mentioned, we can either slow down and wait for the other car to pass us, or go all the away around the roundabout and take our exit next time. Just take whichever option seems safest for that situation. 👍🏼

[@jamiemcclung3601]

Might be for beginners, but in East Kilbride they’re as common as lampposts

[@annabelholland]

But what if there is a junction on the left or the right like 30 feet before the roundabout? Do I signal before or after the junction?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We can only indicate when our turning is the next one on that side - so we must wait until we pass the junction before indicating for the roundabout. Even if this means that we signal later than normal, at least we won't mislead anyone.

[@konodioda4370]

One mile over we'll be there and we'll see you

[@kuukuyankson2033]

At 07.13, do you have to either let other cars to the left of you pass before you exit the roundabout or you hope they let you go through with your manoeuvre? Slightly confusing here

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Cars waiting to join the roundabout should wait until we have passed them before joining the roundabout. However, on larger or slow-moving roundabouts there might sometimes be another vehicle driving beside our car in the outer lane. If our lane change is blocked by this vehicle then we must stay in the inner lane until it is safe to change lanes. The easiest solution is often to complete another lap of the roundabout before leaving.

[@kuukuyankson2033]

ok, thanks a lot

[@rebeccarobinson1374]

At the roundabout cars don’t signal when going around but my instructor encourages me to go then. Should I wait since they haven’t signalled?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Other drivers aren’t always going to indicate properly, so you must consider the other car’s speed and position. If that tells you they are about to leave the roundabout, then you can enter. This video might help: Entering Busy Roundabouts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHjQp6yCmKeno5Y 👍🏼

[@ayeshaahmed1233]

Plz upload video how to drive mini roundabout n when signalling

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Khizra Talha Have you watched our video ‘Signalling Correctly’?

[@learnit4499]

why we should see in right door mirror while going straight? any idea?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

So that we are aware of any traffic close to us. If there is another vehicle about to do something dangerous, we can change our position or speed to stay safe.

[@mariakhan2662]

I dont understand the roundabout that goes straight ahead had no markings so how do u know what lane to be in for straight ahead???

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It’s all in the Highway Code: in the absence of any lane markings we should normally use the left lane to go straight ahead.

[@jgabriellex]

so if you're trying to exit roundabout but someone is next to you do you just go in a circle to avoid them...or?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Sometimes on large roundabouts there might be time to slow down and then change lanes behind the other car before leaving the roundabout - otherwise the safest option is to stay in the inner lane for another complete lap of the roundabout and take the exit next time round. It's surprising what other drivers will attempt sometimes so keep a look out!

[@atinukesijuwade5994]

What lane for going straight ahead ? What lane do u stay in as you come round the roundabout

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

This video might help: Roundabout Lane Discipline: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LVlKedgqh1odU 👍🏼

[@rainbowvisionart8025]

I'm hoping you maybe able to answer a question for me? Let's say I'm approaching a two lane roundabout. I'm in the left-hand lane, signaling to turn left. If another car is coming from the opposite side of the roundabout to me and is coming off to where I want to exit left, should they stay in lane and exit the roundabout in the right-hand lane (which means I don't have to give way to them and still go left) or can they exit the roundabout, change lane to leave on the left-hand lane and I wait? I hope that made sense.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

In this situation we would Give Way to the car on the roundabout, as we can’t predict which lane the other car wants. Perhaps they need the left lane on the exit, as they are about to take another left turn shortly after the roundabout?

[@rainbowvisionart8025]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thank you for replying. The reason I asked is I turned left in this scenario and the driver of the other vehicle when ballistic! Bibbing his horn, hand gestures. There was no direct left exit straight after leaving the roundabout. It's hard when a roundabout is so busy and others are waiting behind you. I get nervous to wait until the roundabout is completely clear.

[@carolrinamaira7664]

Ayyy.

[@adamduffy6973]

If the first exit off a roundabout is straight ahead, do I need to signal left or not as I approach the roundabout?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

There is no need to indicate before going straight ahead at a roundabout, whether the exit is the 1st, 2nd or 3rd.

[@adamduffy6973]

Ok thanks

[@sarahbrennan1342]

If the 2nd exit is past 12 o clock … do you approach in the right hand lane .. great video

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

That’s right - unless road markings say otherwise.

[@sarahbrennan1342]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks for getting back 😍