What to do if you're in the wrong lane at a junction.

[@colinjava8447]

I think id rather just go the wrong way on my test, just in case.

[@toninocars]

Your videos are great and you are such a credit to the industry. As captain Joe says “ a good pilot is always learning “ Same applies to the drivers 👍👌

[@nigelduckworth4419]

Thanks. I have been driving for 55 years and 600,000 miles and yet I am always finding my self in the wrong lane at roundabouts with which I am unfamiliar. So I am grateful that the advice from a professional chimes with what I thought. was the correct thing to do. You are never too old to learn or to relearn if you have forgotten.

[@aprillroberts]

I’ve been driving for over 40 years but I absolutely love to refresh my mind with your videos. Well done young man 👍

[@sixteenhiorus]

Hey Richard, just wanted to say I passed my test this week with only 4 minor faults! I hit the side of the curb when parking up in the first five minutes, and I thought I'd failed there and then. However, I'd watched your video on mindset and nerves during the test and just kept going, making sure not to make any more mistakes. When I got back to the center, turns out the curb was just a minor fault as there weren't any pedestrians nearby and I did everything else correctly on the manoeuvre. If I'd let that mistake get to me, I probably would've failed on something else, but your advice really helped me out in that situation. Your videos were a big reason for me passing, so I just had to thank you!

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@stellita884]

Passed mine 10 years ago now, well almost 10 and a half years ago. Back in the day, even slightly hitting the sidewalk with the wheel was an automatic failure. Glad they stopped that shit. I mean seriously. It happens to everyone even bus drivers. A lot of my rental cars had slight damages on the wheel rim (not my damage fyi). This country is so obsessed with little shit that they forget to look at the bigger picture: most of the drivers here don’t know the signs. I found that the UK theory test pays very little attention to road signs. I’ve been around so many drivers here (in their cars) who had absolutely no idea what a sign meant. Dangerous and yet the focus of the driving test was a little bump on a side walk. This is the reason why I’ve never driven in this country since my driving test and will never drive here again. I don’t feel safe. I prefer renting a car and drive on my own in unknown lands. Believe it or not, in some places where you’d think ppl drive horribly they actually do know their road signs

[@mr.berlingo8211]

Sounds like mine, did a terrible parallel park, examiner asked me if I thought it was good and I replied no, rest of test went fine.

[@Matthew-bu7fg]

"traffic doesn't flow in Colchester, it dribbles" fantastic

[@Poodz_]

If changing lanes mid-roundabout was a test fail then I'd be failing my test basically every time I go for a drive in the UK. Which lane goes where is basically unique to each roundabout here, not knowing whether you can leave from the right lane until you see the road markings at the last second, road markings that are often faded. I would much prefer if there was some consistency than each roundabout being designed differently based on some know-it-all road designer running traffic simulations without thinking about what real human beings have to deal with when using that junction.

[@aisukage1990]

I did something like this last week. I was dropping my friend off home but was on auto pilot going to my house. So Coming to a roundabout I was suppose to be turning right but was in the left lane. There was a car on my right so I couldn't move over but there were 0 cars on the roundabout and also 0 cars behind me or the car on my right so I stopped at the roundabout and let the car on the right go first so I could then go behind the car on my right. I made sure I wasn't holding any cars up and no chance of any other hazards. I felt like this was ok since I used my judgement to make sure I do so as safely as possible without holding others up. If there were more cars around I would then of found another way.

[@DumboDyl23]

Is there a way you'd be able to make a video on what it's like to drive with a black box?

[@HaydnG266]

You just drive normally. You don't go too slow or too fast.

[@mangolos]

you just drive like how you do on lessons

[@lauriethefish2470]

@@mangolos (which is how you should be driving anyway)

[@galaxyskate9585]

Drive like you care about the safety of other road users and pedestrians (just follow the law) and it's as simple as that :)

[@ankledsquid]

Something to remember is the box doesn't know what is going on around you... The only things it knows are your speed, steering and position. So long as you don't cut about the whole time and you drive smoothly it doesn't know about anything else

[@rangochu2713]

As an anxious driver thanks for this video! It’s alright to make mistakes as there’s always a solution :)

[@estateelite9284]

5:30 The Mini will get pulled over with plates like that!

[@Themagicguy333]

Hi Richard, I passed first time today with only 4 minor faults! Just wanted to thank you for all your videos. They really helped me consolidate things and feel more confident! Keep the videos coming! Also good luck to any of you for your tests! Stay calm, you got this!

[@existenz_svk2639]

Great video! (useful in EU too). As you said-driving in the wrong lane and taking the wrong exit is inevitable and will happen at some point. If you drive in the wrong lane either unknowingly or because being unable to change lanes because of dense traffic and take the wrong exit, you gotta stay calm and remember that there is always a place to turn around or a turn/road that will lead you back to the junction and you can just repeat it and take the correct lane and exit this time. This happened to me a plenty times, specially in abroad or in big cities. I always got back to the correct path eventually, being nervous about taking the wrong exit makes it only worse. Also its better to take the wrong way than to put yourself, others or your car in danger. Like the situation with debris, I would have done the same (you risk a flat tire driving over it). It happened on multiple occasions that I missed a turn/exit because I did not see it untill last moment and was driving too fast to take it,so I just went the wrong way for like 5 minutes and then turned around and backtracked or found an alternate route. Thats better than risking an accident or a dangerous situation. Thanks for the vid!

[@aleksandraharding1593]

My driving instructor sent me your roundabout video when I first started and struggled a little bit. I needed a clearer visual. Definitely helped me a big bunch, so thank you! 😊

[@context_required]

Passed my test today first time with only 4 minors. I don't own my own car for private practice so i genuinely don't believe i would have been able to pass without these videos. keep up the good work :)

[@ConquerDriving]

That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@mr.berlingo8211]

The worst are junctions with a bespoke layout intended to improve traffic flow. An example is the M4 Junction 28, which used to be a straightforward roundabout. However, the southern side of the original roundabout is now part of a pair of motorway sliproads. On this side of the roundabout, the right "lane" is a motorway off-slip from the M4 east (flowing in the opposite direction to the roundabout, and separated by a barrier), the middle lane is a motorway on-slip for the M4 west, and the left lane actually functions as the original roundabout. This becores the A48 westbound, but there is a right filter lane that links to the A48 eastbound, giving access to the remainder of the roundabout (the A467 up into the Valleys, and theM4 east). To confuse matters further the signage is overcomplicated, has bilingual east and west indications in small type and the M4 (E) is not indicated at all on the on-road lane markings. I think I have driven it three times since it was remodelled. The first time was a couple of years ago, I treated it like a conventional roundabout and insterad of exiting on to the A467 ended up on the M4 westbound. The next junction is the A48(M) peeling off, so the first chance to turn round is Junction 30, and head back through the congested junction with the A48(M). Last week I encountered it two more times. The first I made the same mistake as I'd made two years ago. The second time I thought, "I'm not going to end up on the M4 west this time, I'm staying hard ovber on the right to access the rest of the roundabout, I can always go round again if necessary". I then find there is a barrier between my lane and the lanes farther to the right, and traffic n them is flowing towards me! Far over on the LEFT I saw a aign for the M4 east! Yes, I ended up on the M4 West again! Only now I have seen it on Google maps do I understand it, hopefully I will still remember in several months or yeards when I am next there!

[@andyuk2010]

1:38 Roundabouts just seem to make sense once you've mastered them, and then you drive in some European countries (e.g. Spain and I think also Romania and maybe a couple of other Eastern European states) where their driving laws teach you that drivers must always use the outer lane on a roundabout regardless of exit being taken, and the inner lane only for overtaking on the roundabout. They basically treat it like a normal two lane road that's simply curved in a circle. What this means is that in Spain taking the red line is absolutely the correct thing to do in your example. My first time driving in Spain was an adventure. Therefore if whilst driving on a roundabout in the UK you see a Spanish car then give them a wide berth and expect them to do something like this.

[@riz1460]

Had a second try from my test but I unfortunately did not pass. Had 1 serious and 3 minors, however there was much improvement in my driving compared to my first try. But I am still gutted about today 😔. The examiner said I did not look to the right on a very easy roundabout but I infact did and I was confused with which roundabout he was talking about. There was no way I can remember what I did, since I was focused on the road and my surroundings, throughout the whole test which made it stressful. I don't know if I can keep up my effort consistent on the next test. I hope you all have a good day.

[@RUBBER_BULLET]

I'm glad that I don't have to make a video every time I find myself in the wrong lane.

[@FBI_Agent_69420]

Imagine being one of the other drivers, and you just see this crazy instructor approaching every roundabout in the wrong lane lol

[@thegripmaster666]

Great tip not to drive over debris. But it's advisable not to forget to put on the hazard lights when stopping and getting out of the car to remove the debris Actually, it would be great if you create a video on the proper use of hazard lights. Hazard lights and horn are two things I don't see people use correctly on the road

[@greendemon5862]

This happened to me on my test two days ago! The lane I was supposed to take was closed on the day of my test, and I realised too late that I'd gone into the wrong lane by mistake. I just followed the lane I was in and ended up having to take the wrong exit, but I did it safely. The examiner said it was OK and redirected me. I ended up passing with 1 minor! It was my 4th attempt, I started learning over 5 years ago! I am so happy! I watched your videos after my earlier fails and they really helped me with general driving technique and preparing for the test. Thank you for doing what you do :)

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@mslice928]

Would Have Been Great If u had showed the power of handbrake on steepest street which you made 5 months ago...I want to see the handbrake being tested

[@jastat]

If you're in a BMW or Audi, then you can just proceed as normal. No mirror check or indication needed

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

Don't forget a growly exhaust adds extra superiority.

[@1mgvideo]

I always look forward to your latest video. There is always something new to learn. Perhaps this is not relevant but a Mini was so dirty that the number plate was unreadable. This is against the law I understand.

[@StarGyrl]

Last week I had 2 idiots create a VERY dangerous situation. I was at a spiral roundabout and needed to take the third exit. There were 3 lanes, the middle and third lane were for right turns (I was in the middle lane). As I was approaching my exit which was the third one, 2 cars in the right lane were coming off at the second exit in the inside lane. Rather than do the safest thing and go around again they almost T boned my car to get off the roundabout, it was very scarey but thankfully I wasn't driving very fast which actually saved me from colliding with both cars.

[@Undisputed_King]

Yh you gotta expect people might do that

[@ConquerDriving]

On spiral roundabouts you always need to be aware that somebody else may be using a lane incorrectly. It's good that you weren't too fast and were ready.

[@StarGyrl]

@@ConquerDriving thank you. I'm definitely realising that as I use them more often.

[@jakobjas4212]

I feel like spiral roundabouts should have some sort of distinguishing mark on the roundabout road sign. Would be beneficial to know if the roundabout you're approaching is spiral or normal and you can prepare.

[@Lincoln-rx3mt]

Hi, I have a question please. i thought if the examiner has to remind you of something it is a serious fault however I read this on a KZbin comment: " It started to rain during my test, nerves got the better of me and I forgot about the distance requirements, until the examiner pointed it out to me. I instantly thought i'd failed, turned out not, passed with 2 minors! :) " Surely you could not pass if the examiner had to remind you about increased stopping distances in the rain? I thought this comment must have been lying or the examiner was too lenient!

[@ConquerDriving]

It's unlikely a person would pass if the examiner had to ask the candidate to adjust their following distance.

[@mitsum17chi]

Thanks to your videos you've helped me to pass my test 1st time with 2 minors! I was overly hesitant at roundabouts and your videos helped me to understand them and determine when I can go. My instructor also had a Leon 1.5 19 plate , newer so it had an electric handbrake compared to the 13 plate so it was also a help to watch videos using the same car.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@daviemac9925]

I quite often end up in the wrong lane on bigger roundabouts, and usually end up just going that lane goes, and yes it was the motorway once!! I won't drive over debris for anything! On the back road to Peebles there's a pothole, well more of a bomb crater at Kailzie (Kay Lee) Gardens, and I'll wait until I can drive round it.

[@LAMO0212]

Where the one lane splits into three, it looks like they are all marked as straight ahead and right. It also looks like there were two lanes on exit, therefore either the middle or right lane seems fine to me.

[@user-ox6yt3wr8n]

Ive got my first attempt in July and im bricking it. Can you do roundabouts more, becahse they scare me and the indicating rules make no sense lol

[@ConquerDriving]

These videos may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaCukJRqgL6mY6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6G0apRum7R4iq8

[@chethanageeshan10]

I passed my driving test today with 4 minors. When I’m practicing with my instructor I had been watching these videos and got more knowledge and used it when I’m practicing. You’re really brilliant!!!. If someone has their test soon, don’t be panic, try to watch all of these videos you can easily pass the test. Don’t be panic at test time, try to talk with examiner what are you doing, why are you slowing down and be a positive mind every time.Thank you so much,I really appreciate your support.

[@shioyoutube9041]

I’m not a driver yet but I’ll be doing tests soon, so I’m going to make my estimates now: 1. If at a roundabout, continue the normal way someone in your lane would, then get into the right lane to exit after looping round. 2. If at a traffic light, then it depends on the situation, if it’s low traffic and you are only one lane out and it wouldn’t cut anyone off, then just take the turn anyway, e.g. if the layout is < ^ ^ and you’re in the middle, just turn anyway, but if you’re in the right lane you gotta keep going like normal and find a way to turn around anyway.

[@delia_ra]

I’m confused. You said both lanes can go ahead…but in your Example 2 you’re saying you want to go ahead and that you “should be in the left lane”, and you change lane. Was it not possible to go ahead from the right lane as per your drawing on the map in green…?

[@RobaczeYoYo]

Once you passed you ucan use the trick of going all the way around if the correct lane is full of traffic but the wrong one is almost empty... just go wrong one and all around :D

[@Ryno_YT]

the bloody exhaust from that car on the right at 5:15

[@Jack-lg8zk]

Holy! The blue car got a face full and the ambulance waited it out haha.

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

🤢🤮 Could you imagine if you had your vents open.

[@ashleymorton9623]

I passed today with 4 minors in Glasgow and your videos have played a huge part in my progress. My instructor changed careers before I was test ready, without these videos I wouldn’t have passed.

[@Mogojoegotube]

I'm from colchester (where the footage is from) and in example 3 this happens all the time as its very busy. thanks for the tips it should help if i ever get confused. NOTE I do have a full UK driver's license im just new to driving and still making mistakes here and there

[@meredith2803]

Those spiral roundabouts confuse the hell out of me 😂. Fortunately there aren’t many near me but I’m dreading it when I will come across one.

[@StarGyrl]

I hate spiral roundabouts and have been driving for over a year now. They are confusing but I try to approach them slowly (checking my mirrors at all times) and follow the road markings and any signs as best as I can. I found counting my exits helps me to navigate them easier. Thankfully I haven't been a hazard following this method.

[@meredith2803]

@@StarGyrl thanks for the tip 🙂

[@StarGyrl]

@@meredith2803 You are welcome. Some spirals are more difficult than others. When I first passed my test I forced myself to do spiral roundabouts. I would go for a drive on Sunday mornings, very early when the roads were quiet. Try challenging yourself to a few spirals when it's very very quiet, if you mess up (I have) atleast you're not being a hazard and can learn from it.

[@MrDaiseymay]

I drove into a wrong lane, that led into a Supermarket Car Park, except---it also led straight into a Car Wash. Which had low walls on both sides. The queue was about 10 cars long. I had to ask 4 driver's to rerverse, and let me out.

[@harrychown6854]

The main problem for me is knowing which lane you need, especially in unfamiliar areas and on unfamiliar roads. Some roundabouts have 5 or even 6 exists, and often there is lots of queueing traffic obscuring the view of the lane markings on the road, meaning you don't know which lane to be in until you've already committed to the junction. In the US they have overhead gantries telling you which lanes to get in well in advance. It doesn't happen often to me, and if in doubt, I stick to the left lane for straight on or left. But sometimes there's 3 or 4 lanes and some roundabouts have special/irregular rules which mean if you can't see the lane markings, you don't know which lane to be in.

[@ConquerDriving]

It is a problem. If you're unsure it's best to start with the 12 O'clock rule. This video may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaCukJRqgL6mY6c

[@raithrover1976]

When I'm hopelessly lost, i tend to stick to the right hand lane so i can do a full lap of the roundabout and have a look at all the exits first time around. I'll then get into the correct land and take the exit i need on my second lap.

[@paulgee1355]

I was a bit surprised that you came off the roundabout and seemed to pull in front of and cut in on the white van without checking the van driver was ok with it first. This is the sort of manoeuvre that creates road rage. I'd let you in but I'd be rather annoyed if you pulled in front of me the way you did that van. You just pulled straight into the space he'd left for himself and seemed to assume it was ok and that they'd left the gap just for you. I would have waited until just as the van had started to move before i did then i would've filed in, slowly, behind him and blocked the vehicle behind the van from entering the roundabout before me. You seem like a really nice chap but your driving, in that one instance, came off as a bit pushy.

[@StormyTsormy]

Hi Richard. I passed my test today, my 2nd attempt. I had the most strict examiner of that centre today 😆. I didn’t take any hours with my instructor after my first attempt. Just practiced on my own car with my experienced friends. Your videos helped me a lot. You explain everything in the most rational way possible. Your videos helped me to clear a lot of doubts and confusions. THANK YOU so much. Keep up the good work 😍😍😍

[@chocciechippie4770]

Good job! Have fun driving!

[@StormyTsormy]

@@chocciechippie4770 thank you 😇

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@chocciechippie4770]

Even after driving 5+ years, I still have trouble at a few certain roundabouts, one in particular is the one where you leave the M1 near the North Circular Road overpass and the roundabout at Staples Corner. I've made big mistakes there at least 2 times at busy periods, almost resulting in an accident but fortunately, it didn't happen. I think I got confused with the lanes I needed to be in.

[@Undisputed_King]

That's because that roundabout is badly designed and very confusing.

[@chocciechippie4770]

@@Undisputed_King Yeah, there's a lot of traffic lights paired with the roundabouts around that area, so congestion happens very frequently. At least for me, you end up feeling forced to maneuver lanes, which is quite daunting for someone not familiar with that area. Must be tough for the London drivers. 🙁

[@jgharston]

Case in point: The new Beverley bypass: the wrong lane forced me off in the wrong direction, I pulled in, checked the map, turned around and went back, I was again forced off in the wrong direction - back where I'd come from! - did a u-turn, carefully nudged my way into the correct lane and finally escaped! It didn't help that in travelling NORTH the signage stated HULL. :(

[@ldkdinesh]

You are a Gem Mr. Richard! Some of my long pending queries on roundabouts were all answered in this video. Thanks man ...

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

In desember I was in Oslo, mid intersection I realized that I was poorly placed to continue where I wanted. I decided to just go with the flow, I ended up in front of a Hotel, with taxis waiting for passenger, and turning around, and pedestrians walking in all directions. Then I realized I was in the middle of a bussy restaurant area, where you off course expect pedestrians everwhere. If had realized where I was before completing the turn, I would at least considered if I could possibly change lane safely, because I lost 5 minuts in front of that hotel, but only adding 200-300 m to my trip. Probably I would still decided to continue, or if I knew where I was, I would be in the correct lane. The issue was that the lanes to go forward, shifted sideways in a sharp s-curve, and I unnowingly ended up where I just had tomake the turn to be safe.

[@jazzx251]

Leading up to Milton Tescos outside Cambridge - the exit to the roundabout is basically a minefield of potholes that only a 4x4, jeep or tank could survive Changing lanes is an absolute necessity - indeed it's more dangerous to follow the standard path and suffer mechanical failure of your vehicle This isn't unsual anymore - the state of our roads is a disgrace that most cars, obeying the rules, have no chance of surviving My mechanic must be very pleased - his garage is in Milton ... he's doing a roaring trade on broken suspensions! [I've had 2 broken coil springs replaced in 2 years - all pothole damage]

[@themeparksandtransport]

10:53 Until a short while ago, Bramcote Island was a prime example of this. Here, you have a hamburger style roundabout where lanes 2 and 3 of the A52 Eastbound carriageway continue through the roundabout. Lane 1 is then used for all other exits, including an exit beyond the 12 o’clock mark. This would be confusing, but now there are signs telling you to use the left lane.

[@Monkeylabs]

In real world driving (outside of an exam), what do you think of putting a signal on and waiting for the person behind to let you into the correct lane? I think it's worth trying in slow-moving or stationary traffic before forcing yourself to take a detour, and I would typically let someone in that way if the situation is reversed.

[@akpanekpo6025]

If I understand the question, I've done it myself (though only when I thought it safe), but isn't it generally dangerous to the vehicle(s) behind, especially in a roundabout or junction?

[@pocky1scot1]

​@@akpanekpo6025 pretty sure he means before the roundabout or junction. Not on it.

[@ConquerDriving]

You can do that on test, as long as you are not in flowing traffic and holding up cars behind you in your lane.

[@antonioragosta5727]

Great tips. Yes, be in the wrong lane can happen but if safe you can change lane. However, is too common these days people using the wrong lane to skip a queeue and than changing lane aggressivily when is not safe doing that. When they get used doing that, they cannot assess the risk anymore till an accident. Usually, in my experiece, when two aggressive drivers meet each other. Maybe, a review of drive test after 15/20 years should be considered.

[@BintyMcFrazzles]

6:10 I did a similar thing on my driving test, but I WAS failed! I was in the middle lane, approaching traffic lights, and the examiner suddenly asked me to go left. She did this last minute and I was too close to do it safely, as it meant I had to go into the left lane, but there was traffic moving in the left lane, and I couldn't get in it without slowing/almost stopping the traffic in my lane, because the traffic in the left was virtually bumper to bumper. Because I couldn't do it, I carried on straight up and she huffed and puffed and made it obvious she was annoyed for the rest of the test. It made me more nervous, and I ended up making a few minor errors because of it. At the end of the test, she was rude and snappy telling me I'd failed, because I had "made her late". She said it was because I didn't turn left. When I challenged her saying that I felt it was safe, she had no reply and there were no marks in the "major" area of the test paper and only a few minors. I knew I would fail as soon as I stepped in the car as she was rude from the start and I got a terrible vibe from her. I put in for my test again and got one a couple of weeks later (this was 20 years ago), and only got a couple of minors. The examiner was friendly, and said "Of course you passed!" He asked how many tests I'd had and I said this was my 4th (Leeds had a very low pass rate at the time), and he said (and I remember it clearly), "How? That test was great, it shouldn't have taken you so long." I explained how I failed the last time, and he went said, "Oh" with a quizzical look on his face.

[@kjellg6532]

Roundabouts can be a nuisance. Close to were I live, in Norway, we have a roundabout. Drivers, examiners, national traffic department, road builders, police, nobody agrees on how to drive it correctly, but you as a lone driver are supposed to guess how when getting there!

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Thnk,z l wasn,t in the mood ur very funny ❤❤❤ make,z me laugh l need,z to relax my Brain Cell,z was very Humid no time to Breathe hectic l csn do this l don,t even want,z to speak to anyone headache ❤❤❤❤ l needed 😂😂😂😂 thnk z a lot

[@pootle5096]

You follow the wrong road until it's safe to turn round and then you find the correct route. Too many accidents/incidents caused and nearly caused by morons who try to correct themselves at the last second/yard! There. THAT didn't require a 16 minute video.

[@LegendarySquoth]

I am a very nervous driver so I try to be careful on the road but roundabouts always scare me because they are almost never adequately signposted. Either it doesn't tell you which lane you need, it tells you at the last second, or it only tells you with a marking on the road that has long since faded away or is currently under another car. So very stressful when you don't know an area. As you said in the video it makes being in the wrong lane at some point or other almost inevitable. I am pleased to say that my approach to these situations is exactly what you advise so this video has put my mind at ease somewhat. My father on the other hand, who is a self-proclaimed "excellent driver" just goes in whatever direction he was intending to go regardless and if anybody objects they can go to hell. This is why these days I prefer to drive myself in spite of my anxiety rather than get in a car with him behind the wheel 😓. Thank you for your excellent videos and for this one in particular.

[@bartoszk4812]

I wouldn't want to drive over debris either! I think signs on junctions and roundabouts in UK are not the best, mostly painted on tarmac and obstructed in heavy traffic conditions by forwarding car.. vertical signs showing which lane goes where would be much clearer and easier to see.

[@SemekiIzuio]

Drivers should be forgiving, mistakes happen in the wrong lane or ots perhaps someone not familiar with the roads. If someone in the wrong lane and needs to switch lanes the driver behind should slow down and allow them too, its not a big deal. Ofc this is not always the case and people are in a hurry, when you cant switch lanes the vest safe way is just going foward and go around to try again.

[@Jack-lg8zk]

This is a question that has plagued me for so long and I've never found a clear answer until now, thank you! 😊As for the lanes in the lowest pass rate route, couldn't you have used the middle lane to go all the way around the roundabout and exit to the left lane of the third exit? Looking at an aerial view of the roundabout, I can't see why not? Would love to have your input! Of course, unless you know this roundabout it's probably safer to stick to the twelve o'clock rule of thumb; the quality of those road markings are atrocious, it should be illegal! If anybody else would like to take a look the coordinates are 51.497245, 0.157940 (paste into Google Map's search bar). Anderson Way, entering Horse Roundabout, exiting A2016 Picardy Manorway.

[@ConquerDriving]

If you have prior knowledge of the roundabout and you know the middle lane is used for that purpose then yes. But if you don't know the area, the 12 O'clock rule is a safer bet.

[@kjellg6532]

Roundabouts. In Norway if you have got into a roundabout you have the right of way. You never stop inside the roundabout for anyone entering it. Purpose of this is to avoid jams in the roundabout itself.

[@plugus_maximus]

The road layout is poor. Your lane split to 3. The second exit of the roundabout was a single lane and the last exit was 2 lanes, so lanes 2 or 3 when you approached the roundabout were fine, not that you would have known that.

[@stellita884]

1 de-tour? I wish. God knows how many times i took the wrong turn (even with the navigation, because the navigator was broken and couldn’t see it, so could only listen to it) in Cyprus (rental car) and ended up in some random one lane roads in the middle of Coral Bay where even the cats were looking at me like wtf are you doing here

[@ConquerDriving]

😂

[@FrankFurther]

If it's safe move to the right lane, if it's not well shit you're going somewhere different today

[@wrightwoodwork]

It's something I feel all learners should learn to do when they get the wrong lane learn what to do when you have it wrong

[@tok1964]

wish folk would use proper english words, "centre" not center.... and "kerb" not curb !!!

[@MageZathara]

Go the wrong way. I've taken the wrong lane and driven 30 mins out of my way it is what it is unless the lanes are empty which they usually arent

[@thomasharper9087]

example 3: could you not tuck in to ther ight of the car as it seems theres enough space for 2 vehicles side by side, albeit only 1 vehicle length

[@davidgriffiths3079]

Hi, great video again but could you refer to the lane on the right as the ' correct lane ' instead of the right lane , this way ill know if you mean i'm in the wrong lane or not . hope that makes sense..

[@nadiraharipersaud8066]

Woow the red car,z look, z so peak just imagine line with red,z vehicles ❤❤❤❤cool

[@littlefish9305]

if in left lane wanting to turn right, can't you stop in the left lane signalling right on approach to the roundabout, and wait until someone lets you move into lane on your right.

[@craigh5714]

I was on a test once, and realised i was in the wrong lane. I stopped, put my indicator on, and waited until another driver let me in the correct lane and still passed.

[@MatrixFuse]

Anyone else here remember that rumour about the guy on his test who failed because he picked up his mate during a test?

[@eddiec1961]

These days people don't care they turn right from the left lane regularly it used to be right lane on a roundabout to tune right.

[@snafu3045]

I've passed my test yesterday, your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you very much ! Will keep watching you !

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@steve6375]

If you realise that you are in the wrong lane whilst queuing up before the roundabout, is it OK to signal and try to cross into the correct lane if someone will stop and let you in?

[@ConquerDriving]

Yes, as long as you don't hold up traffic in your lane whilst you're waiting to do so.

[@pineapplepenumbra]

I've had a couple of pupils who came up to a roundabout in the wrong lane and just went all the way around in order to go the correct way and passed, but, unfortunately, I had a girl who panicked a bit, tried to change lanes and then failed for steering. She would have got no minors, too, except that a mock police chase fazed her and she got a couple of minors just from that. She then booked a second test, but got diagnosed with Covid and had to cancel it. She booked another test in a different town, had 3 more lessons and passed second time. I always tell people that if it is unsafe to go the correct way, though, it's best to go the wrong way and do it right than go the right way and do it wrong.

[@000snapper]

Hi Richard As another ADI I’m enjoying watching your videos - will find them useful whilst teaching - especially the blind spot video on fast roads - really handy having all the different video views to explain rather than trying to explain without. With regards to your changing lanes on roundabouts when in the wrong lane, especially on test, I feel, with 16 years of teaching people, this would be a challenge for them. Especially taking into account their nerves on the day, and that all too familiar feeling of panic that ultimately sets in! With hindsight of 45 years of driving experience, I don’t think you develop these skills and Road confidence until you’ve been driving solo for a good period of time. I appreciate that, when I’m teaching, and try to see it from my students perspective (usually highly anxious). I try to give them the tools to keep the panic at bay, and their common sense at the forefront of their minds. Obviously if they feel confident to change lanes safely they can, but I also tell them they have the option to simply stay in the lane their in, if they suddenly realise they are in the wrong lane, and go the way the lane is taking them. As you rightly pointed out, they mustn’t continue to do this, but it’s an alternative to keep them safe, and at the end of the day, if they are using a sat nav, the pressures off because that will redirect them on to their route. Keep up the good work - your videos are really helpful 👍😉

[@1mgvideo]

If only all lane lines and direction arrows were visible as in this video. I find they are often so faint as to be virtually useless.

[@SeralyneYT]

11:51 - Over here, in Denmark, we do it differently, so that was interesting to hear. Over here, multilane roundabouts are pretty rare, but when they are there, you're supposed to use the left lane (we're right side drivers) until the last exit before your exit, at which point you should change lane

[@andrewbush65]

A lane like that with debris and plenty of gravel in it is a sure sign that nobody ever uses it.

[@acid823]

As a LHD driver , I usually merge into thr right lane provided it is well shown beforehand. Otherwise it is pretty unavoidable to be wrong.

[@christinebeames712]

I’m 78 and driving for 62 Years , I only wish we had this info then

[@jenniferspeers2453]

I feel like that is a concept that is lost on many! If you legally and safely have to go the wrong way - your bed is made! Just go the wrong way. I use the expression "Eat your mistake". Where I live, we see some absolutely astonishing moves drivers make - just in an effort to avoid going the wrong way even for just a small distance. It is truly incredible what decisions some will make.

[@premraghvani]

Just wanted to say, thanks Richdard - you've definetely helped with my roundabout skills! I may have failed first time (for turning into a dead end lol despite road markings saying its safe) but hopefully second time!

[@cozzie4937]

The way I would read that right hand lane split is thus. The left hand of those three would take me to second exit keeping in the left lane. The centre lane would either take me second exit right hand lane or third exit left hand lane. The right hand of those three would take me third exit right hand lane or continue round the roundabout. The debris is a problem. If I thought I could stagger the mess without damaging my car then that's OK. Driving slowly and being able to assess the situation is very helpful as you then have the time to take appropriate action. Failing that I would have done the same as you.

[@ChilledGamerUK]

We've got a roundabout in Southampton where lane 2 splits into lane 2/3/4, it catches a lot of drivers out who just drift from lane 1 into lane 2 because they're not use to it, the amount of close calls is in sane! According to the local council, they changed it to make it safer.

[@lewtrippin]

I’ve got same engine in the ibiza, how’s it been yours with it been at 190k+ miles?

[@ConquerDriving]

My engine is great, the intake valves need cleaning sometimes to restore power and smoothness. A problem with most direct injection engines.

[@ricequackers]

I never knew it was called the 12 o clock rule, I just learnt it implicitly! Fwiw in the US, since roundabouts are still a novelty, they all come with handy diagrams that remind drivers of this rule and which lane they should use to get to the exit they want. Since many roundabouts replaced crossroad intersections, the roundabouts tend to be simple designs with four exits perpendicular to each other rather than the sometimes awkward and occasionally monstrous British roundabout with seven exits or more. And yet still some people get it badly wrong...

[@michaelthomas3646]

I wouldn't have driven over the debris as such that the tyres hit the debris, but would have partially blocked the right lane to let the debris go under the car, unless it is something that could get caught up with bodywork like 1/2 a bumper corner or something, as that would cause paintwork damage, and get caught under the car, but something like a discarded Mcdonalds small paper bag laying down on it's side or something smaller I would drive over it making sure not to hit it with my tyres, as you don't know what could be in it that could puncture a tyre or two. that would also stop anything from passing on the right, but also confirm somewhat that I am going right, as indicators alone can be missed or miss read by other drivers as someone who left their indicator on, or that they are going 2nd junction slightly passed a 12 o'clock position, or them having the me attitude and not allowing you to change lane. like I have seen on numerous occassions in the passed 30 years of driving since my driving test, but only partially blocking the right lane if safe to do so. and with enough warning that any cars behind don't suddenly miss judge your lane positioning.

[@michaelthomas3646]

although that being said the front bumper is lower on cars now that they won't even clear the kerb height in most cases now without scrapping the drip trays. so would depend totally on how large the debris is.

[@mashrafi157]

Glad I live in Holland where there arent any of these weird roundabouts

[@davelinkson1]

Nearly 48 years ago on my test I made a boob on what direction the examiner wanted me to take, he wanted me to go straight on and do a right turn at the lights further on, but I misinterpreted what he said and I did mirror and signalled to turn at the previous right turn and started to slow when he corrected me of which I safely changed course and carried on to the correct right turn, I suppose it was just a bit of nervousness there, which I think he understood and passed me 1st time.😅 I enjoy the videos which gives me a brush up on the rules and safety. Thanks.

[@edwardgrabczewski]

I discovered for myself the trick of going around the roundabouts when in the wrong lane or when your SatNav needs more time to update itself and give you the correct exit. This is the first video I've seen that gives the instruction. It seems obvious but most people seem to panic and barge into the lane to get to their exit, causing havoc. I hope more people come to realise that you can go round roundabouts as many times as you need in order to sort yourself out and make a safe exit!

[@paddlesaddlelad1881]

what to do when the road stoops down so much it disappears from windshield view?

[@ConquerDriving]

Go very slowly, get out and look if you're unsure. Make sure you're safe and don't leave your keys in the future car if you get out.

[@DrMontague]

From 3:03 the traffic to your left is moving slowly towards the roundabout, if you indicate left a driver in that lane will often stop and let you into that lane. I've had to do this maneuver a few times, I've been driving for years without incident. Would a driving examiner fail you for doing such a maneuver? TIA and thanks for your time and effort, I'm always prepared to improve even though I have years of driving experience.

[@ConquerDriving]

There's nothing wrong with changing lane but you cannot hold up traffic in your lane whilst you're waiting to change lane.

[@DrMontague]

@@ConquerDriving 👍

[@nineteenninetyfive]

I tell students it's not illegal to change lanes on a roundabout but I don't recommend it on test as it is a high risk manoeuvre for inexperienced drivers and you can always turn around or redirect. The examiners at my local test centre are excellent at giving extra assistance if the signs are not clear. My understanding is that it's the road signs which determine what is a straight on (what appears as 12 o'clock on the sign), not the actual shape of the road in reality.

[@tayamiranda]

I passed my test first time this morning! Your videos are so helpful and clear :)

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

[@MYKGARTON]

In your Totterdown video you deliberately went onto the oncoming lane when turning right, telling everyone it was ok because you didn’t want to damage the car. I still can’t believe you think that is acceptable…..or safe in any way.

[@ConquerDriving]

I checked it was safe first and it was. Also it was necessary to avoid damage to my car due to the angle of the hill, therefore it's more than acceptable, it's necessary.

[@Matthew-bu7fg]

So today I was in a town I was unfamiliar with. Got to a roundabout, had no idea which lane to be in until I got to the stop line. Remembered your video from yesterday and ended up taking the exit (I was in the left lane) before carrying on to the next roundabout and going all the way around it to get back to sort of where I needed to be. I'd like to think I'd have done that anyway but this video was a great reminder as to good practices when it comes to unfamiliar roundabouts in unfamiliar towns.

[@foufou471]

If left lane arrow indicates left before roundabout but I use it and most drivers to go straight to 2nd exit which allows you to go straight as well ON the roundabout so it this wrong 😅

[@ravib2372]

I always wondered if i go on left lane throughout, won't i just be following the path of the drivers who enter at the next entrance of the roundabout.. Especially because many roundabouts have left lane for left and straight.

[@ConquerDriving]

Drivers in the right lane next to you are expecting you to leave so they can move over to the left and leave at the next exit. A learner driver did this to me recently when I was going straight in the right lane (sometimes you can). I had to brake to avoid them as they cut in front of my path.