Which Lane At Roundabouts? | Learn to drive: Intermediate skills

Knowing which lane to use at roundabouts is a really important skill if we want to be safe on the roads. In this video we will show you which lane you should normally use, and also how to spot when you may need to use a different lane.
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[@darthhammer1475]

Sometimes there are no signs and the road markings can be blocked by other drivers so it’s not driver error it’s the council doing a shit job

[@radhikajadeja1367]

True

[@jasminestewart3536]

Am crying cauze of this stupid faded road markings

[@babygirl4039]

thank you for this! I passed a year ago but didnt drive after a few months after passing but now I have started driving again , I forgot a few things about roundabouts but this has helped! thank you!❤️

[@chloerowe523]

I passed yesterday with 1 driving fault

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Well done! 🚙😃

[@muhammadfarooqgujar5127]

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[@amazingvideos1700]

Congratulations babe

[@mohamedabdulle358]

congratulation i will have 14 september

[@vybzbev7684]

This is the so confusing part on my lesson I struggle with. Going to watch this video 3 times daily until my next lesson to see if I can get this right.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Ha - thanks for all the views!

[@oliviajack2625]

As the video says, it's all about getting the approach speed /gear right , good observations re. the correct lane positioning for your exit, watching where you steer and scanning for traffic to your right , then acting on what you see i.e. slowing / stopping according to the other drivers on your right and ahead of you perhaps turning right in front of you. Enter the r,about when safe and carefully stay in your lane, mirrors and signal to leave the r.bout. Good luck.

[@aamnabaloch3045]

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[@ramraja4734]

Olivia Jack you sound like my driving instructor lol Loved your way ❤️❤️

[@aweskeyfitnes8426]

That is helpfully thanks

[@kernow9324]

I'm learning so much from you two and cannot wait to put it into practise. Bless you! x

[@missy_moo8998]

Brilliant video. I'm starting my driving test all over after failing my practical.. I've always hated roundabouts from the beginning because I never understood them and got scared approaching. but I'm slowly starting to enjoy them :)

[@lucaswolfe4629]

I discovered this issue after i passed my test and went on unfamiliar roads it can shatter your confidence in driving on paper it's easy but in reality a good percentage of road markings are rubbish they aren't clearly marked up and easily visible I'm stumped with the situation and what to do

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

If there are no visible road markings, we would stick with the default lane choices as shown in The Highway Code. 👍🏼

[@stew9stew]

much challenging examples - - excellent tutorial!

[@sandrasolomon6937]

Thank you so much for your videos. Although I had a good instructor, your video helped me tremendously and I passed today. Many thanks

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Very well done! 🚙👍🏼

[@amazingvideos1700]

Congratulations babe

[@Jj-ws3em]

I passed my driving test yesterday with 5 minors and your videos have really helped me with roundabouts. Thank you!!!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Well done! 🚙😆

[@comrade__945]

Bury St Edmunds views. Passed my test in 2017 in this town. Very informative.

[@wingit7602]

Im really glad i found this channel

[@Kresnov]

Excellent video, as an HGV driver I spend more time sat at roundabouts trying to guess which way most cars are going due to the lack of indication and correct lane discipline. Drives me potty.

[@sarahhilton1028]

very good video best one on lanes very simple and not to much information .

[@Snelkrdfswhbdsf]

Extremely useful thanks

[@Crystal2Castles]

Thankyou so much for these videos, so helpful

[@abif4871]

Hi, this may sound odd but my particular issue with roundabouts is actually staying in the correct lane at bigger and more complex roundabouts, once I am on it. I observe the signs in advance, adjust my speed, wait for a gap etc and start off in the correct lane but I have a tendency to get confused with the lane markings and drift across to another lane accidentally because of all the white lines everywhere :'). For example, I will be aiming for straight ahead at a big roundabout and be in the left lane (correct lane for argument's sake) but somehow get confused and end up in the middle lane? This is one of the major things holding me back and may affect the safety of others as well as my chances of passing the practical test in a few week's time. Does anyone have any suggestions to help with this? Thank you xx

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Large roundabouts can be more difficult than smaller ones for a few reasons - but the biggest tip we can give is to use the traffic sign before the roundabout to understand the layout. Then we can ‘count’ around the exits so we know where our exit is. This video might help: Large Roundabouts | Learn to drive: Intermediate skills kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXSvqYSarZaYbdU

[@rinaadam2235]

many thanks for your video I passed my driving test today and I got it

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+rina Adam Awesome - 🎉well done!🎉

[@sabp9946]

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[@perfumesrus7504]

Passed my test today. Thank you so much. This video was a great help.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Brilliant - well done!

[@mihohong7650]

Thank you so much it’s very useful

[@bendrake4788]

Will be useful on a roundabout with multiple lanes on a road near me

[@chriskate7]

Realy good video. To the point, if people used these rules it would help on unmarked roundabouts

[@sea5205]

Great video, thanks!

[@haniyanoor914]

Best info thank u

[@tutangdurac6575]

am wondering if this is fine / correct as after a learner have more than 40 hours lessons and like to book for intensive driving course , the instructor said that the learner needed 40 hours lesson for one week , do you think this is acceptable?

[@happyhedgehog6450]

Very useful, thanks.

[@ballybunion9]

Very good! 👍 A video of the most common mistakes one is likely to see at a roundabout is not a bad idea, by the way.

[@TheYamiJK]

Lanes confused me because it always felt each roundabout had its own set of rules but this makes a lot of sense, thanks for the clear up.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Glad you found the video useful. Maybe also watch our other video 'Roundabout Land Discipline' if you haven't already?

[@dariowiter3078]

I just discovered this channel recently and I must say that the videos present here are clear, concise, easy to understand, and highly instructive. Plus, the lady narrator is quite pleasant to hear and has lovely voice and accent. 👍😀

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Thanks and welcome!

[@dariowiter3078]

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[@melodimelodi2750]

I passed 17.1.2020 this video have helped me to be improved thanks .

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Well done 👍🏼

[@wasowisamm3456]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@anyweespenceley6172]

Thank you very you are so good to explain I understand better because I’m from Thailand you are speak very clearly very helpful. Many Thanks

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Thank you! 😃

[@lulaharvey396]

Using this for my lesson today lol

[@shiningdiva_2]

Good video. Thank you

[@renjiththomas8897]

Passed first time today Thanks for the videos

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Great job!

[@rahafghayth4485]

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[@dunyazhyan263]

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[@1107861214ali]

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[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@a.856]

Thank you

[@96NNK]

JUST WHAT I NEEDED

[@96NNK]

ok 1 question; let's say i'm taking the driving test and the instructor says to go straight ahead. if the road markings show that left lane is only for left turn, and that's the lane i'm in, should i turn left or should i continue straight ahead in that lane? if there are no other cars could i go straight, or should i still turn left

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+96NNK If you find yourself in the wrong lane, change to the correct lane if it's safe. If this isn't possible, just obey the road markings and follow your lane. Even if there are no cars nearby, disobeying road markings will be a Serious Driving fault and fail the test. Taking a 'wrong turn' is no problem if your driving is safe.

[@pinayinuk]

thanks

[@jff711]

Thanks...

[@johnayres2303]

I live near a roundabout which has no direction arrow markings. I use the left lane to go ‘straight on’. My definition of straight on here is to continue on the same road. In reality it is not straight on but round to the right a little, Considering a clock face, I enter the roundabout at 6.00 and leave at 1.00. It is certainly not the left or right turn on the roundabout. Occasionally like today, I have some one next to me in the right line, expecting me to turn left, even though I’m not indicating. He was going ‘straight on’ he overtook me on the roundabout then brake checked me and gesticulated at me. I feel I was correct here.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

In our opinion it’s safest to follow the directions on the sign before the roundabout. However there is always the chance that another driver crosses the roundabout in a different way. Whether they are right or wrong, look out for this happening again and always avoid driving beside them. Drive defensively!

[@makimcalistermusic]

I have my test tommorow! If the satnav says ‘cross the roundabout’, do you use the left lane, unless stated otherwise? as sometimes the exit straight ahead is a little past 12 o’clock and it confuses me!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

The only way to decide is to look at the traffic sign and any road markings. Good luck 👍🏼

[@lifescomplexities1046]

I live in London, there's a very, very, very, busy roundabout with 6 exits and 3-4 lanes with markings. Please which lane should i be, if coming out of the 5th exit and going round to exit at the 6th exit? Please Help am confused.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

That sounds tricky! You would need to use the road signs and markings to work out which lane you should be using, as each junction is different. I'd ask your driving instructor, or if you've already passed a more experienced driver. Good luck!

[@Near2Future]

Only thing i don't understand is going straight ahead while in right lane. If the left lane is clear after the first exit, can i change over on the roandabout into the left lane as i approach 12 oclock second exit? Or is it not allowed? I'm just confused. Is it a MUST that you need to stay inside your lane? Or can you change while on the roadabout in the left lane. Like just like you would as a right turn if it's clear? Or it is you MUST stay in right lane until you've reached your exit while going straight?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

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

[@bann920]

Thank u

[@xTj321x]

So unless road markings or sign indicate otherwise, take the left lane for going straight?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes 👍🏼

[@jgabriellex]

3:24 how would I know that the left lane goes straight if there are no road markings? Please help x

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

In the absence of any road markings we should stick to the ‘default lanes’ which is to use the left lane to go straight ahead. Maybe watch our other video ‘Roundabout Lane Discipline’

[@istiakhahmed7418]

good

[@rossella3351]

1.31 I have a question - so say you were turning right, as soon as your on the roundabout do you immediately put your right indicator to let other cars know you're staying on the right lane not left then indicate left to get off essentially just wondering do you always need the indicator on turning right when going say 3rd exit

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We should indicate right as we approach the roundabout, then indicate left once we have passed the exit before ours - to show we will be taking the next exit. Watch our other video ‘Roundabouts for Beginners’ for more info 👍🏼

[@oliviajack2625]

I see dozens of drivers every day not indicating right when turning right at a r'about, then they do indicate to exit to the left. They should ,as you say do both.

[@garbagecontent.657]

Advance Driving School roundabouts for bigginers

[@olaengland6980]

I pass my driving test one month ago but I don't know why I still watching the video 🤦‍♀️

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Because there’s always something to learn! 😉

[@adamrules01]

UK roundabouts are not fir for purpose. They make the assumption that road markings and signs will be maintained, and that people will be able to see and read those signs. They did not think about the user or accessibility when they designed this system 60 years ago

[@piplup2009]

if i'm on 2 lanes that go straight ahead which lane do i take? the one i'm currently on?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

If there is a choice of two lanes that go the same way, we should normally use the left lane - unless we are overtaking or about to turn right. This video explains further: Roundabout Lane Discipline: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LVlKedgqh1odU

[@fishsauce7497]

That is the bloody confusing thing! When turning right you mentioned to smoothly change the lane to outer one from middle, however later you mentioned changing lanes in roundabout is dangerous.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

When turning right we will need to change lanes before taking our exit - this is fine. However if there are two straight ahead lanes at a larger roundabout then it would be dangerous to change lanes with other traffic beside us.

[@jac1793]

Continuing from this... if there are 2 straight ahead lanes - I am going straight ahead and another car adjacent to me is also going straight ahead. Should i 'expect' them to exit into the new right hand lane on the road? If they also wish to exit on the new left hand lane following the second exit and they are still adjacent to me, who has right of way seeing as one of us will be cut up depending on who gets in front of who first?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

When there are two straight ahead lanes, traffic should stay in their lane as they cross the roundabout. So traffic approaching in the left lane should stay in the outer lane of the roundabout and leave into the left lane afterwards, and traffic approaching in the right lane should use the inner lane of the roundabout and leave into the right lane afterwards. In theory it 'should' be safe for traffic to do this side-by-side, but we prefer to stay just behind (or diagonal) the car in front of us in case they do a careless lane change.

[@jac1793]

Thanks for the reply, i guess i will just have to be proactive

[@rina2418]

Redblade ran over multiple times at that! I just passed my test, and big roundabouts are giving me nightmares. During driving lessons the instructors only teach you the simple roundabouts and then you get to real life situations afterwards feeling extremely anxious and out of depth because there’s multiple lanes and no actual lanes on the road!

[@dannyh_fitness]

I understand! Sometimes though I assume it’s straight on so I’m in the left lane but it’s actually slightly over to the right (1 o’clock) which confuses me then as technically it should be the right lane?!?! Which lane in this situation should I be in if there’s no signs?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

This video might help: Offset Roundabouts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGm4eHmXaLaojMU 👍🏼

[@kasmo810]

When going on a second exit multi lane roundabout how much metres should i be from the junction on the left. Does it have to be a metre or what@1:19

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Junctions vary a lot, just ensure you leave enough room for someone else to use the right lane to turn right 👍🏼

[@mintiemojito6703]

When getting into the correct lane before the roundabout. Do you need to indicate when you’re going into the middle or right lane (when there are 3 lanes), or just drive straight in?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We should always try to use the MSM (Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre) routine, so yes - indicate before changing lane, as it will help other traffic anticipate what we are about to do.

[@johnjephcote7636]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool I have a mini roundabout with only sharp left or straight on. A relative as passenger tells me to signal right the moment I have passed the left turn and have just entered the straight-on 'because the Highway Code says so'. Nobody signals right except him when already entering the straight on as there is no other turning available. I am just shouted down - but it seems a silly and pointless thing to do.

[@suhaahmed5503]

Hi Can somebody answer my question please? did the examiner ask you to take the first exit or second exit or they going to say in the roundabout turn right or turn left . Thanks

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

The examiner would normally say something like ‘at the roundabout please turn left, 1st exit’ or similar. If there is any confusion, just ask for confirmation.

[@suhaahmed5503]

Advance Driving School thank you so much for that my test on 15/03

[@ekennahutchinson1636]

I have the right mindset to pass my driving test

[@misstangshan95]

What if you want to go straight ahead but there is only a left facing arrow in left lane and a right facing arrow in right lane? Use the left lane for going straight on?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes, the left lane is the default choice for straight ahead - unless road markings or traffic signs say otherwise. 👍🏼

[@angb1672]

Do I need to check all of my mirrors on round abouts??

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

No, just check it’s safe before indicating or changing your road position 👍🏼

[@ashutoshmeena6139]

Can we change the lane if it is reasonably safe to do so?.....like that white car(5:16 )which changed it lane on roundabout

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

What the white car did was very dangerous and would definitely fail a test. If we realise we are in the wrong lane it’s far safer to follow where the lane goes, and turn around somewhere safe.

[@stevemaggers4900]

Bastids in the left lane straight lining the roundabout when going straight across is a big issue. Clearly not using their mirrors.

[@wasdwasd609]

Roundabouts are interpreted completely different by various examiners. They vary so much, so nobody has a solid answer, I've never had a consistent answer talking to these so called professionals. Failed my test because he thought I was in the wrong lane. Got a refund because he was wrong but it doesn't change the result of the test and now I've gotta wait 5 months to even try again. Driving is so poorly examined, after you're able to drive properly, its pure, pure luck depending on what examiner you get and what happens on the road. Someone hits the back of you while you're at a stop? Fail. Two different speed signs up because they changed today, that's a 50/50 fail. So much luck involved its so stupid.

[@martyndaines1708]

Wish you would tell us what/when to indicate as well...as most people seem to not know!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We like to keep to one subject per video - so this one is all about the lanes. Try watching ‘Roundabouts for Beginners’ or ‘Signalling Correctly’ 👍🏼

[@masumbillah7383]

If 3rd exit is in 12 o'clock do I have to signal right before entering roundabout and where to position my car?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

The number doesn’t matter - but if the exit is straight ahead we would normally use the left lane. This video might help: How to read roundabout signs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2fdZmZse5d-q8k 👍🏼

[@johnjephcote7636]

I often come to unmarked, two-lane roundabouts. If going straight ahead (2nd exit) I choose nearside lane but then I am overtaken by fast drivers in my blind spot using it as a get-past opportunity. If I take the outer lane to go straight ahead (2nd exit), they undertake me and I have to slow in case they decide to go for the 3rd exit. Which lane is best for a 2nd exit?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We always use the left lane wherever possible, as shown in this video: Roundabout Lane Discipline: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LVlKedgqh1odU 👍🏼

[@natashastaneva6989]

Hi, I have the following question: there is a 2 way road, I am approaching a mini roundabout with one exit left and one ahead and I want to go ahead),should I give signal and what(there has been great discussion between me and my friends: one of my friend is insisting on signaling left after passing the first exit, another of my friend is insisting on signaling right(there are only 2 exits) and I think it should not be given any signals(the mini roundabout is too small for signaling left after the first exit and if you signal right this might mean you want to make a u turn) -who is right?!?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Natasha Staneva You are correct - no signals are needed when driving straight ahead on a mini roundabout 👍🏼

[@samenumer4881]

Advance Driving School Hallo how many lassons needed to pass the test??

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+Samen Umer In the UK the average learner takes 47 hours of professional lessons with an extra 20 hours of private practice to pass their driving test. Of course some pupils are much faster, and others slower - everyone is different!

[@samenumer4881]

Advance Driving School thanks a lot

[@Sage.....]

When there's no road markings how you gonna know to use the right lane to go straight on if the left is left only ? This happend to me and the instructor was telling me to get into the right lane witch totally confused me as i only use the right to take the 3rd exit but at this roundabout straight on wasn't past 12 o clock and you normally only use the right lane if straight on is past 12 o clock. In other words if straight on is past 12 o clock you use the right lane, if not you take the left lane unless both lanes say you can go straight on.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

The trouble with roundabouts is that there always seems to be a few that are the exception to the rule. In this case I would just ask your instructor to explain what he recommends.

[@JohnSmith-ox7xc]

The roundabout @ 4:17, does it not have a left exit lane? Did the lane you were on only allow you straight ahead (to 2nd exit)? or was the 1st exit I'm thinking of not an exit at all?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

The lane we used is for turning left or going straight ahead. We have no idea why there isn’t a left arrow on that lane as well though!

[@JohnSmith-ox7xc]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thank you for the clarification. Thought I must have misunderstood something.

[@AB43TV]

If there are two "straight ahead lanes", does this always mean the exit will also have two lanes? If not, what if I am in the left lane trying to exit and someone slightly ahead of me in the right lane was trying to as well, we would both be trying to exit from two lanes into one. What would happen in that situation? Thanks!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes, if there are two lanes marked for straight ahead, there should be two lanes on the exit. In theory vehicles in the left lane should use the outer lane on the roundabout and exit on the left, and vehicles in the right lane should use the inner lane on the roundabout and exit on the right. However, since we can't trust other drivers it's best to stay behind the car in front in case they do something unpredictable.

[@AB43TV]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks!

[@raddaz9b]

Great videos by the way! Got a question when there is a roundabout with no right exit or 3/4th exit do i still use the left lane to go straight ahead or do I use the right hand lane ? Thanks

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We would stick to the normal lane, and only use the right lane to go around the roundabout and back to your original road. If we use a different road position to normal we might mislead another driver or pedestrian that hasn't spotted there is no right turn for us - which could lead to danger. Sticking with the normal lane usage is safer for everyone :-)

[@raddaz9b]

Thanks very much .😊

[@johnjephcote7636]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks. It seems now that approaching a roundabout in two unmarked lanes with four possible exits, it still makes sense to keep to the left lane even when taking the second exit, especially as the second exit immediately goes into one lane. I signal left as soon as I pass the first exit and watch for any fast car trying to overtake and race me in just a few metres for that second exit!

[@CERTI0151]

Driving test tomorrow. Wish me luck 😇

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

You can do it!

[@CERTI0151]

Advance Driving School Thank you! I passed with 3 minors :) I appreciate the help with the videos, I binge watched them all week leading up to my test!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

@@CERTI0151 Well done! :-)

[@MrTNR]

I wish that the great British public could learn how to use indicaters, on roundabouts it would be safer and quicker if they were used every time.

[@MysticaL13th]

If there is 3 lane at the roundabout but without any markings or rules then which is appropriate lane for straight ahead?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

I think it would depend on where the exits were, but if we assume there is a left, straight ahead and a right turn at the roundabout - then we would use the middle lane for straight ahead.

[@MysticaL13th]

Advance Driving School Thanks fr replying back. I was really confused at this roundabout where at the end(where u stop to enter the roundabout) there was 3 lane without any mark, there was no sign beforehand as well so i too thought stopping at 2nd lane would be better if we going for straight ahead? - thank you.

[@caitlineveartist2264]

I recently got my first car and twice now I’ve taken the left lane to go straight ahead when there were no road marking and I’ve been beeped at twice because another driver has used the right lane to go straight ahead… 🤯

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Does the road sign for the roundabout show the exit is at 12 o’clock? Or are there any small signs to show which lane to use?

[@johnjephcote7636]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool That is my point too, there are usually no signs to help except destinations. Not beeping but sudden dangerous overtaking and a dash of the overtaker to get to that one-lane exit before me.

[@Becky_bb_xx]

Do you have a video of big roundabouts operated by traffic-lights with four lanes

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Unfortunately not, as we don’t have any roundabouts like that where we live. Sorry!

[@greluczombie5990]

Roundabout near me has two lanes on approach, left for left and straight on but the right lane just shows straight on arrow even though there is a right turn. The exit straight on does not have two lanes so are the approach markings painted incorrectly?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

As mentioned in the video we would always default to using the left lane to go ahead - but be aware of other vehicles using the right lane and merging after the roundabout. 👍🏼

[@greluczombie5990]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thank you. Do you know what reason there may be to put two lanes on the approach to straight on when there aren't two lanes to exit? It seems extra dangerous to me. ..also the lack of the right arrow in the right lane seems odd?

[@washdrytvbyhotpointlover2009]

As the white van went wrong way onto the roundabout the van is hit full-on by the car

[@caitb7089]

I struggle with knowing what is straight ahead and what is right. Obviously there’s the simple ones but when there’s about 4/5 different exits to take it gets a bit like.... okay so does this one still count as straight ahead or

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

It really is difficult to know how to treat some roundabouts - because we need to look at the road signs, road markings and even our sat-nav sometimes. If you find out that the lane you've chosen goes somewhere else, then just follow it and have a little detour - which is far better than a dangerous lane change and possibly a crash! It will all get easier with experience.

[@topgfalife]

I'm same like you really confused

[@sarahhilton1028]

your videos must be good because you've got alot of likes and people passing with help from your videos .

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+sarah Hilton Thanks - we do our best!

[@raymondsmith3551]

at 5.20 a classic example to never put your vehicle alongside another on a roundabout

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes - we always recommend 'keeping diagonal' to other traffic whenever possible in case of situations like this!

[@Asstronauts93]

Wouldn't a single lane roundabout be much simpler

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes, it would be much simpler - and there are single lane roundabouts in quieter areas. However, the more lanes a roundabout has the more traffic it can handle, so you will find 2 or 3 lanes in busier locations. These can be a challenge, so keep a look out for signs and road markings to show which lane to use!

[@dileepoj4699]

when we are going straight ahead using the right line where left line is only for left turn,which line we should go in to while going through the roundabout

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We should enter the roundabout in the inner lane, and then carefully change to the outer lane once our exit is next.

[@chrisbaker2784]

Great video thanks, but may I ask a question - at 1:18 (going straight ahead) when you're saying "making sure to follow the lane around the roundabout carefully" why is your car almost in the middle of the road instead of keeping to the left? If another car was turning right, tight against the middle of the roundabout you would very very close to it. Isn't the point of having roundabouts with two lanes so that theoretically two cars can go round together side by side (like one turning right and the other going straight ahead for example)? Thanks for your answer in advance

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

You are right - I probably could have steered a little wider around that roundabout, although I think there was still enough room for another car beside me. I probably was a little lazy because I knew that there wasn’t any other vehicles near me, but still that’s a poor excuse! 🙄

[@chrisbaker2784]

Understood, thanks again for the excellent videos. Best of luck with your enterprise

[@abukaradan2633]

hi good morning I am dahir so I confused the rounboub so can I use second exist it means ahead can I use right line please

[@mdnahidn]

*Question: **2:00** to **2:40**, Do I need to signal left/right if road marking is indicating only left/right? Also, Imagine driving in a three lane where the middle one has straight arrow, left lane with left arrow and right with right one only. Do I need signalling left or right before turning from such road? I am not talking about lane that has dual marking i.e. left&straight or right&straight arrow, I signal accordingly there.*

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We always indicate when turning, to ensure everyone (including pedestrians) know where we are going.

[@mdnahidn]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thank you. I thought if road marking was indicating to only one particular direction, clearly that is the only direction driver/rider should follow and all other road user should be aware of it. For instance, it does not seem to make much sense if you are turning in accordance with road marking which is indicating left only. Sorry of overcomplicating things!

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Other drivers should know where we are going - but pedestrians might not understand the road layout. 👍🏼

[@mdnahidn]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool perfect, that makes absolute sense :)

[@PassionForMusic5]

What is your speed on approach to the roundabout

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

That would depend on whether the junction / roundabout is open or closed (how good the visibility is) - this video might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn_Ie418nrKqsLM 👍🏼

[@mizgintusgul8089]

Hi, just a question, is it a serious fault if you take the correct position on the right lane, proceed, but as you leave for your exit you don't change to the lane on the left as you take your exit? So instead you leave on the right lane, is this a serious fault please? Thanks

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We assume you are talking about turning right? We should only drive in the right land when turning right or overtaking, so you might get a fault if you do it for too long.

[@mizgintusgul8089]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks so much

[@mizgintusgul8089]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool sorry i have another question, is it true that we must check our blind spot over the shoulder when changing lanes for example on a 50mph dual carriageway? I would feel scared to look over my shoulder as it could cause me to crash in front, but i don't want to fail for this or get minor faults? Please help i really appreciate your knowledge and information. Thanks

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We would recommend it - this video shows why: Changing Lanes Safely: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4O3cqulqdl1obs 👍🏼

[@juemckool]

why might you encourage a pupil to use the right lane to go ahead when the left one was not being used by someone else?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

+hashtag mack If we would need to be in the right lane just after the roundabout, it might be easier to change lanes beforehand and use the right lane to go ahead. Otherwise we would always revert to the left lane as the default position.

[@funlife7758]

Hi, I am new driver. A round about has 4 exit 1 is left 2 nd exit mention no through exit it is before 12 o clock and 3rd exit after 12 o clock . I use right lane for 3rd exit but people use outer lane for 3 rd exit. Please advice

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We would use the right lane for turning right, except when road markings state otherwise. Perhaps the other drivers are doing it wrong, or maybe you have missed a sign? Without being there we can't say for certain.

[@abdinasirabdi1776]

What about the middle lane?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

When a roundabout has 3 lanes, just follow whatever the lane markings say 👍🏼

[@andrewlynham606]

Mmm. What about a small roundabout, 2 lanes entering the roundabout, no road markings or signs, only exits are left (9 o'clock) or straight ahead (12 o'clock) ? Now I would say, stick to left lane to turn left, or right lane to go straight ahead (remember, there is no exit at 3 o'clock).

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

We would stick to the normal lane choices, and only use the right lane for turning around the roundabout to go back where we came from.

[@cillianmaher2523]

Passed today🙌🏻

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Very well done 🚙👍🏼

[@monkeydust100]

Is that bury st Edmunds?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

That’s correct 👍🏼

[@billyporter1389]

The left lane nearest to the footpath is always the inside lane. When you get to a roundabout why is the left lane again nearest to footpath become the outside lane?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

The roundabout is a circle, so the inner / inside is nearer the center island than the outer / outside lane. You could call them left and right lanes if you prefer, as long as you use the correct lane in your car!

[@mikefrancis-smith3830]

Perhaps you could settle a debate regarding the Norden roundabout on the A351 in Corfe castle Dorset. There are two exits on a roundabout and the roundabout has two approach lanes but without any road markings. One exit goes immediately off to the left and the other is off to the right at approximately 90 degrees. There is no exit which goes straight on. Which lane and procedure should one adopt if turning right?streetviewmaps.co.uk/england/dorset/corfe-castle.php

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

I would use the left lane for turning left, and the right lane for turning right.

[@mikefrancis-smith3830]

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thank you.

[@mikefrancis-smith3830]

Sorry, I meant 90 degrees but the outcome should be the same.

[@kalpesh4100]

Problem is the roundabout more the 3 exit. Sometimes 5 or even 6

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

This video might help: Large Roundabouts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXSvqYSarZaYbdU 👍🏼

[@Johnjohnson-sy7fu]

Wow that was set in bury

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes, we live near Bury St Edmunds, so all our videos are filmed locally 👍🏼

[@Johnjohnson-sy7fu]

Cool could you do a video in Sudbury? Like a town driveing video ?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

I actually grew up in Sudbury! Unless we need to film something specific, we will probably stick to filming in Bury as it has a good selection of road to use and is most convenient for us.

[@RichardAK]

30 seconds into this before I realized it's from the UK

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Ha! Where are you from?

[@RichardAK]

Scandinavia