How do roundabouts work? Complete rules for Car 🚙 Lorry 🚛 Bus 🚌

ROUNDABOUTS - One of the main reasons why people fail a driving test in the UK. It doesn’t matter if the DVSA test is in a Car, HGV / Lorry or PCV / Bus, the driving rules are all the same!
What are the rules for roundabouts in the UK?
What lane do I need to be in at a roundabout?
What is the clock face when using roundabouts?
Is a mini roundabout different to a normal roundabout?
These are some of the frequently asked questions by learner drivers when trying to understand how roundabouts work in the UK. First answer to a FAQ of ‘Why do we need roundabouts?’ is quite simply, we have roundabouts when a number of roads meet in order to keep traffic flowing and ease congestion. They are a more efficient option than a traffic light junction for example.
Have you ever worried that you don’t know how roundabouts actually work? Do you suffer hesitation at roundabouts? In this video we will explain roundabout rules on where to position yourself on approach with the right lane selection, how to read a road sign, the appropriate signal to give and most importantly to reinforce a key rule from the highway code…give way to traffic on the right!
You may of failed a driving test on a roundabout or you don’t quite understand what your driving instructor means when talking about the ‘clock face’ when choosing your exit. This video should give you the A-Z to leave serious driver faults in the rear view mirror and have confidence to pass your test and happily take on a roundabout wherever you are in the UK!
1. General rules of the roundabout and introduction - 0:34 - 2:11
2. Different types of roundabout - 2:12 - 2:25
3. How to approach a roundabout - 2:26 - 6:01
4. Observation on approach / Hesitation - 6:02 - 9:25
5. Do I need to straddle / split lanes for a roundabout - 9:26 - 13:13
6. Lane discipline on approach - 13:14 - 16:18
7. When to indicate for a roundabout? - 16:19 - 18:03
8. Mini roundabouts - 18:04 - 20:26
9. Can I pull a U-turn on a mini roundabout? - 20:27 - 20:58
10. What do the road signs mean at a roundabout? - 20:59 - 23:35
11. The ‘Clock face’ of a roundabout - 23:36 - 25:44
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[@abuyusra9916]

Thanks 🙏🏿 to Paul and Keith, you guys are fantastic and a great asset to NDC. You both explained it well, I gained some knowledge from you guys and it will benefit me for my bus driving practical.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much and big well done 👍👍👍👍 Kind Regards Paul.

[@01kayt87]

Doing my Cat C for the second time and really struggling with lane positioning. This has helped me jnderstand it better. Hope I remember when I'm in the truck. Thanks guys for all your hard work and great videos.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much. Best of luck for the test🤞🤞👍👍👍

[@jonz2984]

Another brilliant, well-made video, thank you. Excellent driving here, very good as a top-up for an oldie like me. The bird's eye view is a really helpful instrucrional tool. Well done!

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@AtakpoDavidOnome-gy5ih]

You guys are the best I have seen here, though am already a trailer driver here in Nigeria am still learning a whole lot with you two. Keep up the good work

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@Gr0nal]

Passed my C+E test today, with only 2 faults! Just thought I'd come to your latest video to say thanks for the information you guys put out. Although I had an extremely good instructor, I definitely appreciated these videos. Was watching them months before I actually started driving and it might have given me a leg up. That and Euro Truck Simulator 2 :P

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@darylbrimilcombe2853]

This week I was doing my hgv test and yesterday I seen tour channel Today I passed my test for the first time After watching this can I say thank you.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@Its_dante.gaucho]

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[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@Risky_Biscuit]

Cracking video lads! The aerial shots were really good and the classroom breakdown was clear and concise. Well played Keith for tackling the Lombard roundabout, that thing is a flipping nightmare at any time of the day! Signed up last week to do my Cat C with you guys in April and really looking forward to it. Cheers 👍

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@raucescu]

Well done for a great video. Thank you Keith and Paul for helping me with class 2 and 1.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

You are more than welcome. Than you so much👍

[@prranjalsfortitude-bb1ns]

It’s a very helpful video tutorial on driving a heavy vehicle on roundabouts. There are itsybitsy things covered which can help new drivers from making fatal mistakes on the road. I really liked what is explained about straggling the lanes on a narrow approach road, which in fact was one of my major queries and also the fact that on a roundabout big enough, approached by lanes wide enough, we have to keep inside our lane as a truck driver. Thank you very much for this very informative video tut.👍🏼🙏🏼

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much for your very kind words. It makes making these videos really worth it. Best of luck for the future. Thank you 👍👍👍

[@f3rc]

Dear NDC, i just leave this comment here to thank you for these super helpful and straightforward videos as well as for the professional training what you have provided for me. Shout out for Mr Lee, Mr Paul Mc & Mr Keith, thanks gents! Oh i have just passed my C+E test, currently feeling over the moon. I could only recommend NDC to everyone who seeks to gain an HGV or Bus-Coach license. Once again, in my opinion NDC is the simple best driving school throughout the UK, period. ;)

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much for your kind words. And a massive well done. Great work on your pass and a real pleasure to instruct. Best of luck for the future stay in touch let us know where you end up. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Kind Regards Paul.

[@hihihiesme]

You guys explain things very well. Straight forward and direct. I have my reverse test on Monday and my practical Wednesday. So far it's looking good but roundabouts have tripped me up a few times especially when the bulkhead sticks out and you can't see anything. Wish me luck and thanks again guys 🙏🤞💪

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much, and best of luck 🤞🤞 hope all goes well 👍👍👍

[@lukepinnington3082]

Great video guys I'm training in class 2 at the minute and hate when people don't indicate on roundabouts or speed up to me when I pull out because it will result in a instant fail on a HGV test because it's classed as you are slowing someone down this video really helped keep them coming 😊

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much Luke, Some great points, this can make it very challenging. 👍👍🤞🤞

[@Invenery]

Thanks guys, these videos have really helped me. I have my Bus test next week in Ireland but it's pretty much the same over here as in UK. Thanks again

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

No problem, Thank you so much and best of luck for the tests 👍🤞🤞👍👍👍 let us know how you get on 👍

[@k2030027]

Thank you so much for this video. After watching this video I know more about how to pass my hgv test.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much. This is exactly why we made it. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@LondonCarnaval]

Warmest greetings to Paul and Keith🤗and the rest of the team. Loved NDC sth London/Croydon. Trained there in 2015 , Awesome 👌 place, passed first time and big thank you to all of you as you were awesome 👌, I'm ever so grateful 🙏 for my destiny to have the pleasure to be taught and Trained by you lot. Never going to forget my experiences and interactions with NDC , wonderful people and life time memories, great stuff 👌👍👏💯❤ wishing you all the very BEST 🤞👍👍👍👏👏👏 ✌❤☘ (Was sent their by Arriva, Thornton Heath) but no longer with them. Kindest regards.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@andypaffey1792]

Brilliant video guys. Really helpful. Thank you.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much Andy, 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mylocalitguy]

This was pretty entertaining and the drone footage from above is an awesome visual of what is being explained. Makes me want to drive a truck with these guys ;-)

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much 👍👍👍

[@tomslife5294]

Cracking video as always lads! Just in time as well as I’m moving house next week then I’m going for my class one licence thanks again!

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much Tom. You are more than welcome. Best of luck hope all goes well.👍👍👍👍

[@dbooth1393]

Perfect timing for me, really helpful, thanks 👍

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@gerardmurray1770]

Iv subscribed and liked. I have my class 2 course on 24th July. Im going to keep watching 1 or 2 of your LGV videos a day. Hopefully i should be all ready.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Best of luck for the course. thank you so much.

[@sergiocosta2018]

This will be a big help to pass my test, thank you

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@abdessatarmessaoudi8218]

I am a Tunisian living in Qatar..and I hope to secure a job as a truck driver in Europe or America...I watched many videos and confess from the first video that you are really the right destination to learn the basics and details of this profession..Thank you for your efforts..I love those who are good at their work, and you Very creative and helpful.. Thank you.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much for your kind words it really means a lot. 👍👍

[@jonathanwalsh1206]

Really great video with amazing split screen detail, many, many thanks.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much Jonathan, it's good to see people appreciate the detail 🧐🧐👍👍

[@jonathanwalsh1206]

I passed my C+E yesterday, first time. I can absolutely tell you that the main reason I did was because I watched your videos over and over. The reversing, coupling and uncoupling and this awesome roundabout video gave me the in-depth info I needed, they got me the pass. A sincere thank you NDC 🙏🏻😊

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@laurentiuciobanu6235]

amazing videos they helped me so much to pass my class 1 well done 👏

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@malupeluchi6118]

Got my test on Thursday this is helping me good I need to pass first time thank you again.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@user-cp6rh7pf5h]

Very informative and helpful video guys; roundabouts give me the willies.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@andredeoliveira4125]

Amazing job guys. thank you for sharing.. keep up

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@User37717]

Really engaging video guys, thank you 👍

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@SithoDude]

Thanks guy this was really informative and helpful :)

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

No problem at all.

[@asadjawaid5629]

Thanks to sharing! Really helpful 👍

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@ashleybenjamin4033]

My instructor rushed me at a roundabout today. Far from professional so I called him an A Class Wanker! You guys are brilliant. Patience is key 👌🏾

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

So true 👍👍

[@ashleybenjamin4033]

@@NationalDrivingCentre Long story short. Went back today and he's in a lot of shit and I got a new instructer 😂👌🏾

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

@@ashleybenjamin4033 Perfect. Hope all goes well 👍👍

[@sunilcrasto9872]

Amazing video lots of educational before starting the course . Thank you NDC

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much. No problem at all. Best of luck for the training. 👍👍🤞🤞

[@jockforster]

As always really helpful stuff... going for C+E next week and this is a nice wee roundabout refresher. Love the in cab on the road clips like hazard perception live 😊 looks totally different to the classroom board. 👍

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much Jock. 👍👍👍👍

[@jockforster]

@National Driving Centre been checking your work out on the road😊 and that fat line 2 lanes/ thin line one lane is a mega wee tip on approach 👍they're everywhere man!

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@lee-cx7nv]

Very helpful videos as ill be sitting my cat CE soon and these are spot on 👍

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@danpaine7790]

Great job guys.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@familyfirst4727]

Watched a few vids now, think its brilliant you put these together i enjoy watching the tips! i have my driver training and test next week at gtg wolverhampton fingers crossed🤞🏼

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much, best of the the training and test. 👍👍🤞🤞

[@familyfirst4727]

@NationalDrivingCentre thanks passed first time! Very helpful videos. 👍🏻

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@MichaelAD91]

Really helpful video thanks guys keep it up I’m doing roundabout bus Tranining

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@davetheman2615]

Brilliant video guys

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@sofinastockdale7919]

Thanks for the video it's helpful 🙂

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@merchanting]

Thank you for this tutorial

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@awoodvine]

Really helpful thank you.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much. 👍👍

[@michaeljeffries7719]

Nice work gentleman, if that isn't clear enough I don't know what is.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much Michael, we do hope so👍👍

[@eddiestevenson-kaatsch6306]

Fantastic video. I've 'shared' this on FaceBook (I hope you don't mind?) because SO many drivers either have always been confused, or have simply forgotten. Like good manners, knowing where to be, what to do, and how to indicate, makes driving so much less stressful for oneself, and all those around you.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much.👍👍👍👍Thats perfect Eddie, you are very kind.

[@bulletrogers]

Heaven sent. I start my training on Thursday and round about’s stress me out. It seems to me that most training schools don’t have any offices or boardrooms to go through these important bits of information and just take you straight out onto the road. In my opinion that’s dangerous.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much, Brian. This is so true, we use an excellent app called Road board with the students to talk through the basics of lane discipline, this is the same app you see on the screen in the video. If you've got any questions, please give us a call. Kind Regards Paul 👍👍👍👍

[@seneca815]

Hi. You are right to question how many don't brief trainees in the classroom first, this is my experience and I'd have much preferred a briefing like this prior to the driving ,even at the expense of less driving time .

[@arunsai3262]

Excellent mates

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much👍👍

[@gunit00099]

Brilliant video im going for my hgv this year and just been trying to get some pre knowledge in before i start the course Hahah not all us m3 owners are that bad on roundabouts 😂 😂

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

🤣Thank you so much. Best of luck for the training. 👍👍👍👍

[@ricksgamingworld]

I passed my c + e with the national driving Centre Croydon Great easy people to talk to nice company if you listen you will get the training done and get your pass I had a wonderful instructor called Andy real stand up guy it's always nice to drive in the summer😁

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much for your kind and honest words, it really means a lot. 👍👍👍 and well done.

[@jerryape4631]

That BMW M3 can go anywhere even when it indicates left 😂😂😂😂😂😂 made my day ( btw I drive Skoda estate ) you've got a sub. 👏👏👏

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@muhammaduddin9268]

Roundabouts are nightmare people don’t signal or give wrong signals or people over speed on roundabouts.Large roundabouts should be always controlled by traffic lights to prevent disaster.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Some good points, thank you 👍👍

[@farzadsaremi66]

I love it thanks 👍👍🙏🙏

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@matthewcalder1102]

Never had to do a test in a 7.5, , whole different ball game compl3tly..., thanks 4 the video..

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much. Thats lucky, just make sure there is no 101 restriction on the back. 👍👍

[@matthewcalder1102]

No. Just, c1. C,,, 1E,, CE,, i passed my driving test 1n 1991. Drove for xl,argos from 1999,

[@sabusacaria]

Excellent, need more field legible videos

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much. 👍👍👍

[@davidkaye8712]

Good to see the fellas, informative information as always. Very well articulated in a concise manner, many instructors could take a leaf from your book.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much.👍👍👍👍very kind David.

[@seneca815]

Yes, the detailed clear explanations form these guys appear to be a cut above what others and myself have experienced

[@bonphaceager6776]

❤good work

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@mohammedalam7167]

Good job

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@adammoorby99]

Binge watching your channel now as i’m hoping to go in for my HGV license at some point this year or next just gotta save another grand 😅😅

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Best of luck hope it all goes well if you've got any questions or problems please give us a call. Kind Regards Paul 👍👍👍

[@adammoorby99]

@@NationalDrivingCentre thank you 😊 even if i don’t get a driving job straight away i’d still have the HGV license 😁

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@@adammoorby99 👍👍👍👍

[@Shnayblay]

That intro is golden 😂

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@JackBritland-qc4wj]

LOL The irony of that car pulling out on the Iveco in the intro 😂

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

So funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pratikpatel1937]

The best tips

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much👍

[@ashterfadgadget817]

Another good video. Would an examiner take exception to you confirming where he'd asked you to go by repeating it? Also, if you find yourself in the wrong lane, I take it best practice would be to stay there - even if it means going in the wrong direction (?)

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

A simple confirmation to confirm you've heard him he's fine I probably wouldn't be repeating the order back verbally, however definitely repeating it back in your head to help build your plan for the roundabout. Yes, if you find yourself in the wrong lane then definitely be prepared to go the wrong way to try and fix a mistake can be extremely more dangerous than just going the wrong way. Thank you so much for your comment and your questions. I hope this helps. Kind Regards Paul 👍👍👍

[@FABIANOBPAES]

Great

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you 👍👍👍

[@JakeC08]

Hi guys, I've watched loads of your videos and the reason i came back to this is cos i failed twice now on the same thing, i failed Thursday and just now 😢 what i failed with was, i used a bus as a blocker and a car to my right on the roundabout switched lanes to come around the back of the bus and i had to brake hard to stop and Thursday a car came shooting out at a different roundabout so by time i pulled off the car was on me so i had to brake hard to stop again, rest of the driving was great and i was so proud of it all apart from pulling out in time at roundabouts. Absolutely gutted, any other tips although this video is amazing. Thanks for all the effort you put in. Also ive been taught at mini roundabouts to only signal as i come off it and not to signal when i come on to it, is this wrong because in this video i noticed you said the opposite. Also ive been taught if there is no road marking coming upto a roundabout then i can take the middle of the road but if there are marked lanes i have to stay in the lane. Thanks again

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

So sorry to hear about that Jake. These roundabouts can be a bit tricky. It can always be a little bit challenging using a large vehicle like a bus as a blocker, because your observation is reduced heavily, (By the Bus) and the chances of a small car or motorcycle creeping round can be quite high. This is especially the case when we test in Croydon south London. If vision on approach to the roundabout is reduced for example buildings or trees then reduce the speed on approach, so the observation can be a lot higher for that speeding car. With regards to mini roundabouts, absolutely not, imagine how you would feel if that vehicle turning left or right didn't indicate on approach, it would be extremely frustrating. Therefore indication on approach is absolutely necessary however, with the mini roundabout indication to leave is not. With regards to paint on the ground, read the highway code. This states if there is no paint on the ground, then left lane for left turn, left lane for straight on. right lane for a right turn. Obviously if it's tight then, of course you would struggle on approach, this is where you're going to use your Position, Speed and Look technique. If there is paint on the ground, giving you a designated lane then this is the lane you should be in. However again if it's tight, then a struggle may be required, depending on the category of vehicle you're driving. Hope this helps if you've got any problems or questions, please give us a call. Kind Regards Paul

[@JakeC08]

Thank you so so much for the reply, I have my class 2 again on Wed 7am then my test again on Wed at 9.38am. Third time lucky and all that lol. You've helped me and so many others out there and we all appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

@@JakeC08 No problem at all.Best of luck 👍👍🤞🤞🤞

[@JakeC08]

@NationalDrivingCentre I did pass this morning, only got 1 minor too 😁 absolutely buzzing. Thanks again guys

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

@@JakeC08 👍👍👍👍Great work, well done 👍👍👍

[@stu82pendous]

Excellent video, these are helping me no end to getting my my class 2.. Thanks NDC wish I was closer to you

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much, so glad it helps. It's always worth a trip 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍

[@Redledx]

I get this but my examiner on really busy roundabouts put me on a minor for undue hesitation for not going but I always felt on very busy roundabouts of unpredictable vehicles vs a slow class 2 lorry

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

This can be very true, but this is where you're using your experience. When you say unpredictable vehicles you're thinking of the clues that we look for to tell us where they may go. Remember you're not new at driving. You're just new driving this category so using your experience and looking for the clues to tell you where they may go as for the slow class two lorries, there are many times when they may try and help you, or we can use the slow speed as an advantage. We are not saying this is easy and it takes practice and an understanding of the vehicle that you're driving, for example, how to position it and how fast it will pull away. Hope this helps. Thank you so much for your comment and input. 👍👍👍👍

[@Redledx]

@@NationalDrivingCentre well I have an hour before a re-test so I’ll work on the roundabouts which has been my main issue

[@zoegilbey4110]

YAY KEITH

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

What a star👍👍👍

[@piotrhimik7140]

❤

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@yujia5309]

Five seconds in and the blue car messes up already lol 😂

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Unbelievable 👍👍

[@christophermcadam4264]

Failed my test the other day in HGV for not going straight over a mini roundabout when I was taught you have to try going around as much as possible not just drive straight over, now I’m worried for my next test what do I do? Go straight over or try to go around as much as I can without mounting a curb etc my instructor even said I was right to try going around

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

The best thing to do is trust the highway code, which states make an attempt where possible. There is no point trying to make things extremely difficult for yourself. There is a really good reason why it's a blob of paint. Best of luck for the next one. 🤞🤞👍👍👍

[@adammoorby99]

24:45 that looks Like a roundabout in Rotherham 😅 i hate that bloody roundabout too no one ever seems to be in the right late when entering it

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Exactly, right, yes, it is a bit of a challenge🤬🤣🤣👍👍.

[@adammoorby99]

@@NationalDrivingCentre i hated it on the motorbike and hate it in the car Pretty sure left lane ends up being 1st 2nd 3rd exit Right lane ends up being 3rd & 4th exit Unless it’s a BMW driver

[@apostoliw]

So nice video but I dont get it with the bus in one of the red bus companies the instructor says on turn right position to the right turning left position to the left the way you sat straddled was for turning left in avoiding the kerb on your left then when you exit in the roundabout the way you exit this is considered that you just had cut off the vehicle on your right even though it will just sit behind you so what is wrong here? Talking about Bexleyheath roundabouts exam routes

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

I'm so sorry, JC I'm just a little bit confused here. The main thing to remember when navigating a roundabout is the size of your vehicle. If you remember what dictates the lane position, is it the white line or is it the kerb, obviously the kerb is going to be more important, so on approach if you do need to straddle, then absolutely take that defensive positioning. Let's put that aside and now imagine the roundabout it's very large, if there is no paint on the ground and you are turning left at the roundabout then you will require Lane one on approach. If you're following the road ahead second exit, you will still require Lane one on the approach if you're turning right on the roundabout, let's imagine third exit you will require the right hand lane. If there is paint on the ground, then this becomes different, and if you've got two lanes, turning right, then you will require the left-hand lane of the choice. I hope this helps, and if you've got any questions or problems, please give us a call. Kind Regards Paul 👍👍

[@Airlessknot]

Did Paul appear as a guest on a tv show called , hell on the highway ?

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Yes i did👍👍👍😬😬😬 what did you think?🤞

[@Airlessknot]

@@NationalDrivingCentre it was good 👍🏻

[@broadsworddannyboy5057]

The highway code also states indicate to let other road users know tou are leaving the roundabout 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Very true 👍👍👍

[@olivia7159]

Say for example if I take the overtaking lane to turn right a turn right end up on the overtaking lane then move back to the left lane would that be a serious fault in driving test

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

This would all depend on the size of the roundabout and who is around you and what they do because of what you've done. For example, if there is no one around you when this happens in this could remain as a minor fault. However, when there are other road users around you, this has the potential to put them in danger as well. Also the size of the vehicle, for example, category, C,C1, D or D1 could be okay, however the C+E would give you far too many blind spots making it very difficult to see anyone around you and you are putting them in danger. We hope this helps, if you have any questions please give us a call. Kind Regards Paul.👍👍

[@olivia7159]

​@@NationalDrivingCentre thank you so much guys passed it on my second go very grateful for these videos

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

@@olivia7159 Great work, well done👍👍👍

[@michaelnorbal999]

I left my trucker hat in the cab after I passed my test .😅😁

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

🤣🤣Oh no, Best get another one ordered pronto 👍👍

[@keith6400]

19:06 I should have thought why you do not indicate left on exiting a mini-roundabout when turning right is nothing to do with being busy. Surely it is because all drivers know which way you are going from the beginning and if you did signal on exit there is no time for other drivers to react to your signal. They already know your course anyway.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Unfortunate not Keith, when negotiating a mini roundabout if we were to indicate as we mentioned in the video, the back of the the vehicle may not have entered the roundabout yet, and therefore indicating left at this stage could be misleading for people behind you or approaching the roundabout. As we know from the highway code, an indication indicates intention of direction, it does not always mean that the driver is going to follow through with what they're going to do . Rule 103 Signals warn and inform other road users, including pedestrians of your intended actions. You should always give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is NOT MISLEADING to signal at that time use them to ADVISE other road users before changing course or direction, stopping or moving off cancel them after use make sure your signals WILL NOT CONFUSE OTHERS. Remember that signalling does not give you priority. We hope this clears up any confusion. Thank you so much for your input. 👍👍

[@keith6400]

@@NationalDrivingCentre But drivers already know which way you intend to turn with the initial indication, You are now not signalling because the back of the vehicle has not entered the roundabout? Drivers of any vehicle exiting a mini-roundabout subsequent to turning right are advised not to signal left. This already gives the instruction of what to do not signal on exit. If what you say were true you would have to consider size of min-roundabout and whether you had a short vehicle such as a loose artic tractor then indicate under certain specific circumstances which would be nonsense. Similarly you would be signalling left when driving your car as they are universally short.

[@divineprovidence803]

Spiral roundabouts tend to confuse people.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Very true, they can be very confusing at times. 👍👍

[@shaynewalsh1950]

Do you have footage of parking on the left and moving off thanks all.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Not at the moment. Thats one for the future 👍👍

[@shaynewalsh1950]

I understand the left lane left turn instructions what else would you use the left lane for, would it be possible to highlight when the right lane used, I have watched other videos regarding use of right lane I am found I'm getting different instructions for the use of the right lane. Thanks everyone keep up the good work 👌

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

@@shaynewalsh1950 if there's no paint on the ground, then the left lane can be for left, turns and follow the road ahead, however if there is paint on the ground telling you the left lane is left turn only then obviously alternative lane to go straight on would be required. In the same way, if there is no paint on the ground, the right lane is a right turn only and again, if there's paint on the ground, giving you multiple lanes are turning right down, the left lane of the choice would be required. Obviously, the reason behind this would be, in the right hand lane, knowing that there is a vehicle on a blind side (the left side) doing the same manoeuvre. I hope this helps and clears up any questions. If you've got any points, please give us a call. Kind Regards Paul 👍👍👍👍👍

[@gavey100]

I failed my psv for slowing someone down. Done my checks no cars coming from the right. So moved on and a car come flying from the right speeding. Failed me

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

So sorry to hear that. Hopefully next time 🤞👍👍

[@adrianmargean3402]

Im doing my c+e and i hate roundabouts because nobody actually signals. I failed my first exam because someone came in to the roundabout and i went in thinking hes going straight, then he turned right without signaling.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

This happens so often, so sorry to hear that. I know it's easy to say after the fact, but just remember the top tips from the video eye contact, speed on approach and Lane discipline. These are all factors that are going to help you decide where these idiots that don't signal could potentially go. Best of luck for the next one hope all goes well 👍👍🤞🤞

[@adrianmargean3402]

@@NationalDrivingCentre thank you so much! Thanks for the advice and the videos!

[@snakesocks]

You forgot to mention the rule that Audi & BMW drivers can cut across the lanes without indicators.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tomslife5294]

And Tesla!!

[@maheermaheer1016]

How can I pass the visual examination? Are there courses for this?

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Sorry, not quite sure what you mean?

[@maheermaheer1016]

@NationalDrivingCentre I mean how can I get through? Theory Test LGV

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

When you book the course with us we will supply you with the DTS anytime online Theory platform. We will book all of this for you but you can book this yourself . www.dtsanytime.co.uk/home.aspx @@maheermaheer1016

[@GamerUK]

BMW “we know what they’re like” 😂😂

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Oh yes 🤣🤣

[@moonwater3434]

Hi I been told by hgv driving instructor that at mini roundabouts you still indicate left if you going straight ahead Is that for real or you are wrong????😂

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Unfortunately not, as we said in the video, you are too large to be indicating by the time the front of the vehicle has got onto the roundabout. The rear of the vehicle hasn't even reached the roundabout yet and any indication could be misleading.

[@nearlyretired7005]

The HGV driver who told you that is complete pratt,who doesn't have a clue about roundabouts Indicate LEFT and go straight on! Everyone around you will plan their driving for you turning left,and you don't.

[@mjsdecember1990]

Send this video to Audi drivers

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@jamescrook99]

Cold in the office Paul ? :P

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Very🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jerryape4631]

🤔 guys can you draw me a diagram on going, say 🤔 fourth exit on Swindon magic roundabout? 😂😂😂😂😂 There are two more I know about Hatton Cross and High Wycombe

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

No problem whatsoever come on down and see us and we'll go through this roundabout in detail. 👍👍👍

[@johncrawford6782]

Any new training videos on the way

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Sorry, they are in the pipeline 👍👍👍

[@SpannerAT34]

I hope Irish schools are as good as these guys

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

I hope so. if not it its worth the trip to the big smoke.👍👍👍👍

[@zoegilbey4110]

WE WANT STEVE G + more keith

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

🤣No problem, we will get him out there👍👍👍👍👍

[@coastliner7009]

We just gonna ignore the intro? 😂

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@artiepaveglio5606]

✋ *Promo SM*

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you

[@twixter1000able]

Only English wear t shirt under polo t shirt

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Very true, it does get a bit round here 🤣🤣🧐

[@MrYanlizyurek]

🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you 🤣🤣👍👍