There are tousands of roundabouts in the UK. That figure does not include mini-roundabouts. Roundabouts should help traffic flow at such a. If the roundabout were not there, you would be faced with long delays at traffic lights. Priority Give way to traffic coming from the right. Types of Roundabouts 1.Major. These are large roundabouts, which join major or busy roads together. You might see these at the end of a fast road. 2.Minor. This is where a series of minor roads might join. They tend to be smaller than major roundabouts. 3.Mini. These are designed to reduce your speed at very nasty junctions. Seeing the Roundabout You might see various signs telling you that there is a roundabout. You might see grass or trees in the middle of the road. Usually you will notice traffic as it uses the roundabout. Going Left 1.See the roundabout 2.Assess it. Is it big or small? Is it open or closed? Can you see a lot? Is it busy? You can approach a quiet roundabout, where you have an open zone of vision, in a higher gear. 3.Mirrors . Centre and left mirror 4.Signal. Left if you are taking the first exit. Otherwise, do not signal. 5.Position. Take the left lane 6.Speed and gear. Alter your speed to create sspace alaround you. 7.Look. Make sure that you have enough space to get to your exit? Can you leave the roundabout? If not wait. 8.Travel. Stay in the left lane as you go round the roundabout. Going Straight On 1.See the roundabout 2.Assess it. Is it big or small? Is it open or close? Can you see a lot? Is it busy? You can approach a quiet roundabout, where you have an open zone of vision, in a higher gear. 3.Mirrors . All mirrors 4.Signal. Do not signal. 5.Position. Take the left lane unless the road marking say otherwise 6.Speed and gear. Alter your speed to create sspace alaround you. 7.Look. Make sure that you have enough space to get to your exit? Can you leave the roundabout? If not wait. 8.Travel. Stay in your lane as you go round the roundabout. 9.Exiting. Check your mirrors and signal at the correct time. LEave into the left lane. Right Turn 1.See the roundabout 2.Assess it. Is it big or small? Is it open or closed? Can you see a lot? Is it busy? You can approach a quiet roundabout, where you have an open zone of vision, in a higher gear. 3.Mirrors . Centre and right mirrors 4.Signal. Signal Right. 5.Position. Take the right lane 6.Speed and gear. Alter your speed to create sspace alaround you. 7.Look. Make sure that you have enough space to get to your exit? Can you leave the roundabout? If not wait. 8.Travel. Stay in your lane as you go round the roundabout. 9.Exiting. Check your mirrors and signal at the correct time. LEave into the left lane. Mini Roundabouts 1.See the roundabout 2.Assess it. Is it busy? If so, get ready to stop. Can you see enough? If not prepare to stop. 3.Mirrors . Appropriate mirrors 4.Signal. As appropriate 5.Position. Stay in your normal driving position 6.Speed and gear. Try to adjust your speed so that you arrive ready to stop but prepared to go. 7.Look. Make sure that it is clear to the right? 8.Exiting. Check your left mirror. Try to signal if you can.
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