Large Roundabouts - Busy Multi-Lane Roundabout Tips | Driving Tutorial | Updated 2023

Large and Spiral Roundabouts are a major part of driving in the UK - suggesting that you may be asked to enter and exit one on your UK practical driving test.
In this video, Francis the Instructor explains how to enter and exit Large and Busy Roundabouts safely and effectively. Francis also explains how traffic lights and right of way rules are key factors in understanding how to manoeuvre effectively.
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Basic roundabouts recap
00:38 - How to enter a busy roundabouts
01:01 - busy roundabouts diagram
03:03 - busy roundabouts real life examples
06:14 - correct time to signal when leaving roundabouts
07:04 - Tip for counting exits on roundabouts
07:20 - Traffic lights at roundabouts
09:03 - Multi-lane roundabouts / spiral roundabouts
12:00 - Outro
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[@181VICKSTER]

I'm now doing more advanced roundabouts in South East London which is rather tricky but they are managable when you know how! Thanks for the video those spiral roundabouts will be next for me to master 😊

[@MuhammadUsman-hx6vg]

Victoria o u mean belvedere one..

[@GetDriving]

Practice makes perfect! We are happy to hear that you're enjoying the videos :)

[@181VICKSTER]

@@MuhammadUsman-hx6vg yes but I maybe doing my test in Erith

[@amritpalhh9836]

Ok train tracks

[@Jessica-ie8jj]

Round abouts give me anxiety as a learner driver, you make it look so easy! Some great tips though thank you

[@GetDriving]

You'll get more comfortable with time, don't stress! :)

[@stevethomas74]

I was the same (still not QUITE there yet) and I'm an advanced learner. It really does boil down to your speed, observation and positioning. I still fluff the odd one but I've definitely got the hang of it and keep getting the hang of it with every block of lessons. Good luck and keep at it :)

[@Jessica-ie8jj]

@@stevethomas74 thank you and good luck with your driving. I recently passed my test on the 29th September.. still feel like there is still alot to learn,but i think ive got better with roundabouts now these types of videos really helped me, all the best :)

[@stevethomas74]

@@Jessica-ie8jj Oh wow, nice one Jessica! :D The day after my birthday too! I'm still learning 'cos, y'know, lockdowns putting everything back again. But now I'm doing lessons again, I'm getting quite close to being (hopefully!) ready to take my practical by around late Summer I reckon....

[@Little.muslim1]

Same thing with me roundabout a bit difficult 😢

[@melv3488]

Passed my test today for the first time! Had a few minors due to big roundabouts, but thankfully I made it!! Thank you so much for your videos Frances!! Whoever is still waiting to pass their test, don't give up! You can do it!!!

[@OfficialKenzieTv]

Thank you so much 🥺 I can do all manoeuvres confidently it’s just the roundabouts that knock me doen

[@discoveringwith5075]

@@OfficialKenzieTv i am also struggling with the big roundabouts. My test is in 2 weeks, but still nervous.

[@OfficialKenzieTv]

@@discoveringwith5075 aweeeee honestly just memorise the rules. Past 2nd exit is right lane right indicator, before 2nd exit is left lane left indicator. Good luck and update us on the test results ✊🏾 you’ve got this ❤️

[@B27397]

@@discoveringwith5075 did u pass

[@discoveringwith5075]

@@B27397 yes i passed in first attempt 😊👍

[@nsindabenshareef5315]

THANKS BRO FOR THE LESSON . I GOT MY LICENCE

[@Media.Man95]

The way you explained the 'spiral' system as its "spiraling me closer to the exit as it goes on" was really helpful for me. As a learner you clutch tightly to your rules on small roundabouts so much that you forget this... I'm looking forward to being better. Thank you :)

[@haks_123]

YESSS ur a genius, in the way u explain, animations, examples, tips and tricks, u even mentioned my test route (morden) thanks man!!.

[@GetDriving]

You're very welcome!

[@lmartin23]

Thank you so much. My driving test will be so soon, I'm learning about roundabout mostly from KZbin like yours. This is really a great help, and explanation is clear. I'm still hoping that I don't get the hardest roundabout in my test. ❤

[@neverogers4822]

I actively avoid any advanced roundabout, as I get so confused by the lanes. But your explanation about spiralling closer to the exit made me look at it completely differently. Great advice, thanks.

[@jaida-raebrucederouche5336]

I failed on a traffic controlled runabout because the cars on the right were approaching really fast and I panicked. I would've passed with one minor otherwise 😭 my next test is soon so I'm very hopeful. Really loving your videos, super helpful and encouraging.

[@roxyelgar4612]

Francis is so clear and concise when explaining driving techniques. I love his energy and positivity! I passed my driving test first time and Francis's videos really helped me, I highly recommend watching his videos. I watched a lot of his videos between lessons to clear up any uncertainties I had and to keep my mind active about driving.

[@OfficialNathanielMassiah]

Really grateful for this video because my test is in 2 hours and I was worried about this roundabout but now I think I understand it better 🙌🏽

[@GetDriving]

Happy to hear that it helped! Hope your test went well👍

[@luwammoges1303]

you know how to explain things for new drivers in a very understandable way! thank you! it is very helpful!

[@pickleyeet8844]

This is the video that finally helped me understand how to judge when to go, the way you keep doing them over and over explaining why youre going is so helpful

[@reece4309]

Best channel on KZbin for driving. Enthusiasm and the video quality is second to none.

[@cyberraptor93]

Wow this was so useful! I originally passed my test 2 years ago in Devob but soon after moved to Wimbledon and havent really driven in the time between. Now ive bought a car and roundabouts have always been an anxiety for me so it's awesome to find an instructional video covering a local area

[@reboot1337]

I follow 3 different KZbinrs and you guys give us as learners a lot of confidence and good knowledge, when you start watching and learning it takes some time to process all the information but once you start learning and watch videos like this it will give you a massive boost and makes things easy, i had 2 month break from lessons and i was still watching videos like that and when i started my lessons again i was actually much better on the road i did fewer mistakes etc like i never stopped my lessons.

[@davedunbar318]

What a great video, packed with great information with clearly set out instructions. The view of the cabin and steering is a stroke of genius, so helpful, thanks!!

[@mariak8081]

this was so helpful!! my instructor never told me it was a spiral, make so much sense now!!

[@GetDriving]

Glad it helped :)

[@wDec149]

your delivery with your talking is really good, confident and clear and super helpful, and more like a conversation than a lesson

[@xariyne]

Thank you for uploading this useful video. I passed my driving test few days back in Morden and I watched this video many times beforehand. It helps to understand roundabouts which helps curbing that roundabout anxiety for new learners on manual cars.

[@PercillaJustin]

Thanks so much for Morden Roundabout, it’s really very helpful . I am watching it again and again to get the clear concept.

[@gobbyppp]

Even though this video has been out for 2 yrs, I still find it very useful. Thank you, Francis.

[@andreapereira2387]

Thanks, Francis. Lovely video

[@paulinevo9784]

I’m from Germany and trying to prepare for driving in UK with a rental car. You’re doing such a great job! I’m so grateful for your tutorials

[@lisaozdemir6459]

Really starting to understand roundabouts now..especially from watching the videos..when to signal & what exit to signal at to get to the exit you want..understanding it now so much..great video & great guy.

[@drmanhattan225]

Nice video mate. I like your instruction style. For some reason I struggle with spiral roundabouts but watching this has made it a bit clearer.

[@trudiroach2667]

I’m. currently doing refresher/confidence driving lessons and went in the wrong lane yesterday. Your tutorial is really good. I’ll be watching it a few more times. Thank you!

[@jenniferday3597]

I'm literally doing rosehill roundabout in my lesson tomorrow and I was really worried about it cause to me this roundabout always seemed complicated as a passenger, but with abit of luck I found your video that had that roundabout in it and after watching this a few times I feel abit more confident doing it so thank you and I've just subscribed. Great video

[@theeverlastingfather1111]

You really deserve my gratitude, stay blessed man.

[@yunqinmo7178]

Thank you for your selfless sharing. Your video is so helpful. I hope more people will benefit from it. After watching your video, I missed the road test today with 5 minutes. I will continue to pay attention, thank you!❤❤❤

[@hitchio]

Brilliant video, as always. Very good tip regarding the car's body language - seeing which way the wheels are pointing.

[@scrennager]

I passed today after watching this video this morning, it helped me to understand and be so much more relax for large roundabouts during my test and general driving. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!

[@lukewarburton7999]

I had a test today and last night watched all your tutorials Definitely helped me pass

[@mwolf2926]

Great channel, thanks for tips!

[@kwazyb]

Well done Francis! Keep it up!👌

[@danielfang5097]

I have the same confusion as some other people mentioned here about the rose hill roundabout at around 9:32. I understand why the instructor approached from the left lane. I think the road marking was really misleading and unclear. It looks like the layout of the roundabout allows the left lane to go onto the 3rd exit A217 because after the 2nd exit there’s no markings on the floor blocking drivers from changing lanes. But surely it blocks drivers wanting to take the 2nd exit when’s there’s traffic? On the left lane where he approached from, the road markings indicated a straight turn first and then left turn for A297 after the first exit which is also confusing as the left turn arrow should be for the 1st exit and straight turn for the 2nd exit. It should really say A217 too, that way drivers know they can use either the left or right lane to take the 3rd exit. What’s more confusing is that the 3rd exit can only fit one car so drivers from the right lane for A217 would have to check whether there’s a car using that exit from the left lane or vice versa so they don’t crash.That exit should have a solid white line to separate the lanes like other roundabouts. It’s really the roundabout layout being weird. For new drivers or learners and those not familiar with that roundabout this could cause accidents but it’s fine for locals who know that roundabout well.

[@24pavlo]

Roundabout layout is OK. Not the clearest but the issue here is the driver not paying attention. He was in the wrong.

[@Zack-pb9nk]

Hi Francis, failed my driving test last Monday on the roundabout similar to Rosemore roundabout due to not checking mirrors. After watching this video I fill confident tackling big roundabouts. Thank you!

[@edenssim]

I watched your videos today and I just pass my drive test. Thank you.

[@guledyare7176]

Many thanks Sir 🙏🏾 good lesson

[@ahmedusif]

Thank you so much guys I past first time with 3 minor fault on 30/04/2021in Wallasey test center , I had just 1 lesson from instructor the rest i lreant from KZbin channel from these beautiful KZbin instructors

[@linnevans644]

The best vid by far! You’re just amazing.

[@asimashahzad871]

Thankyou very much Francis sir I passed my test first time today Thanks for all your informative videos They helped me a lot

[@delaklutse8962]

Passed my practical test first time Thanks to ur videos

[@vajidalishah3595]

I passed my driving test in November 2021 thanks to these videos !

[@smileo1524]

Passed with 4 minors. Did this roundabout and took the same exit. Thanks for the video.

[@jakerockznoodles]

Passed very recently, wish I'd found your videos before! Roundabouts gave me anxiety for the longest time (took me over 2 years of lessons but got there in the end 😅). Biggest issue where I live is that we have a 3 lane roundabout right near where I work with 5 exits and half the drivers clearly don't know what lane they're meant to be in. I always had to do it on my lessons but it gave me the fear!

[@fatimaesf8364]

Thank you, very helpful

[@elaineahenkora2469]

I Passed yesterday, thank you for your videos and tips Francis! I learned a lot 😊

[@BorkhGuillaume]

This guy is amazing! Great explanantions.

[@GetDriving]

Glad you think so!

[@hadijahnsanja832]

So useful, thanks

[@GeorgiosFlegkas]

Very good instuctor!!

[@tonyapinnock1377]

This was extremely helpful, I can’t wait to put this into practice on my driving lessons! :)

[@vira7925]

i really like your videos the real world examples with commentary really have helped me a lot thanks :)

[@rachelberkoff]

Thank you so much for this! Great video again.

[@aboumankal3294]

Thank you so much Francise, best regards.

[@vincentdaniels7818]

This is so dope.

[@latrecheabdelkrim1041]

I passed yesterday in Morden first attempt still over the moon, many many thanks 😊 for your video and advice very very helpful , good luck for everyone

[@lembimanuel8038]

I feel very confident when I watch your tips 😌 ☺ 😊 thanks for your help 🙏

[@Cinders999]

Francis your videos are epic. Thank you from your fellow driving instructor 😁😁😁

[@kumarimadawala4023]

Many thanks for all ur videos. It helped me to pass the test first time.

[@akpanolukemi9440]

Thank you, for your videos I just passed my test first time❤❤

[@shadisaad8789]

Thank you for all the efforts been put into ur videos ,very helpful,and concise 👍

[@Junior-me9hh]

Good video, you deserve more likes and comments

[@GetDriving]

Thank you, we appreciate it!

[@JOSEPH5K]

Thanks really helped me understand spiral roundabouts better

[@rosaleenjones4098]

Really useful didn't know about Spiral roundabouts.

[@hollyhickman5344]

This was so so good gonna watch ALL of them before I get back to driving...

[@simmytheman9444]

I know right so much help! Back to driving on 13th for me and only thing that ruined my last test was roundabouts so confusing sometimes lol

[@michellehawkins20]

Thankyou so much for this video ☺️👍

[@elisabethbaracsi2753]

Can’t thank you enough for the amount of support you give us . Very grateful for making all of your videos 🙏🏼☺️

[@GetDriving]

You're so welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment - Makes it all worth it💪

[@zg1161]

past my test this morning because of this video cuz I came across so many roundabouts and used these methods

[@nishadaleshgiri2169]

‘THIS IS GOLD’... this is what I always feel when I get red signals on round abouts. Thanks for your great explanation. Round abouts were my weakness but not now.

[@GetDriving]

Glad it was helpful!💪

[@elishazayani3597]

Very helpful, thank you

[@nordenlashangderpalama8876]

Love the video. Thank you for the video.

[@paulpablo2543]

This is the best explanation I have come across. Thankyou! Any videos on borehamwood roundabouts/tips?? (Sterling corner etc)

[@ziarahman6012]

Thank you, sir. It's helped me lots to understand about the roundabout.

[@GetDriving]

Glad to hear that

[@moboateng2889]

Francis is awesome

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

🙌

[@magdalenabeben4365]

Thank you ,very very useful ❤

[@selammehari5568]

Nice

[@kemikomolafe1314]

Passed my test first time today because of this video 🤗🤗

[@srinivaspithani7645]

Thanks for sharing this

[@mortideli]

I passed today in Morden! I watched all your videos Francis! You rock!! I failed in Morden first time, then Mitcham, and passed in Morden. I DO NOT recommend Mitcham - mega busy, not nice. Morden test centre is best. I went to the Rosehill roundabaout, I missed my exit but still stayed on my lane, I remembered Francis saying to stay on the “Tram” lane, and that’s what I did… as long as you stay safe, it doesn’t matter if you miss the direction. Than you Francis. X

[@agzsounds2246]

Thank you so much!!!! AMAZING CONTENT!

[@dixonpaiva6247]

The way you explain, coordinating practical situation is very helpful for first time drivers.. suggesting you to include more situations of confronting roundabouts in the video.

[@GetDriving]

Great suggestion!👏

[@CanalChiaraNaInglaterra29]

That video is 2 years but actually is still up 👏👏😃 well done Get driving

[@Sewmelkam572]

Great video!! Thank you very much 👏

[@robertrosenberg]

I'm teaching my son and that was a really useful lesson for me (driving for almost 30 years) - thank you

[@GetDriving]

No problem, good luck to your son!

[@mariaben6542]

Very good video thank you francis 👍🏻😍

[@user-wr7nz7io6f]

Thanks

[@davidmonterrosa6483]

I'm an American that was curious about busy roundaouts, this seems wacky af but it works. Cheers from across the pond

[@ACEYYYY1]

Thank you this helped me a lot

[@lain1686]

Driving year tomorrow, roundabouts are my worst fear but the quality of this video is amazing honestly, what a good job mate.

[@lain1686]

*test

[@GetDriving]

Glad it helped🙏💪

[@FlyEnri]

Great video! I'm mentally switching the tips from right to left because of driving on the right in my country, hahahaha amazing tips !

[@aom6168]

Hi Francis I really appreciate your hard work you are educating learners, licence holders and as well as instructors like me. We all appreciate your hard work and continues education 👍🏼

[@angel-4726]

thanks man i got my test today

[@kuljitsingh896]

It's very useful thanks

[@tahirhameed7293]

An other amazing video 🫡

[@hadeeltm3908]

well explained,thank you so much.

[@GetDriving]

You are welcome! :)

[@baherabdullah3364]

Thank you very much.

[@24pavlo]

8:56 you did it wrong. Road markings clearly say left lane for A297, right for A217. You needed A217(right lane) to go to Mitcham. There was even a left turn only arrow which you completely ignored. Tram tracks 🤣

[@Spasticus1]

What I think he's done is to confuse this with a spiral roundabout, then assume that, since he thinks it is, he can't cross over to the left lane to take his exit. It's not a spiral roundabout . You can see that if you look at it from above on Google Maps: the lanes are concentric with the roundabout; they do not spiral, in which case, it is a normal roundabout and should be treated as such. Normal procedure would be to drift over to the left just past the exit before the one turning off at. There shouldn't be anybody already in that lane, unless it is him, as up till that point, the lane is for turning left only.

[@kieranodonnell372]

Yeah I noticed that. I had to play it back 3 or 4 times. Confusing

[@hagzgamboa]

Exactly! Thanks for pointing this out, just confirms I am not alone! 😆

[@mohammedali-rh7cq]

Yes, he made a clear mistake! He just ignored that and swept it under the rug and continued, hoping we will not notice😂😅

[@meartur]

I'm also glad I'm not alone on this. Made me doubt everything I know 🤣

[@justarandomer4845]

thankyou so much for this video

[@quillingbyhira2689]

Really useful Many thanks

[@Joiner113]

perfect for driving in hounslow, so many roundabouts 😂