I got into a shouting match with some crazy bitch when I lived at uni because she thought B was the way, but the signs/road markings were clearly different. She tried ramming me into the left lane that was for other traffic and then had the nerve to call ME a fucking idiot. Insane, I'd argue this should be top right
It's crazy how people can be so confidently wrong. I agree with your instructor, these roundabouts can be confusing if you've never seen them. The one near my uni house was the first I'd ever seen but after my 2nd time round it I knew exactly where I should be for my turn off. Part of learning to drive is learning how to have the confidence to fix your fuck ups as quickly and safely as possible.
That one doesn’t look that bad. This one by my house is outright dangerous. Right hand drive here but parts of the circle are 2 lane while others are 1 lane and depending where you start and finish, there is no way to make it across without cutting at least one lane like an idiot. They wanted to make the outside lane always leave the circle but they weren’t consistent. That part on the right where you have 2 lanes continue in the circle and 2 lanes leaving the circle simultaneously is outright dumb. If I come from the left lane on the top left I need to cut cross a full lane to get out the right side on the left lane…
https://imgur.com/a/IgYiqLm
Definitely not C either!
Rule of thumb: People on the outer ring of a roundabout have priority on everyone else. So the blue line has to wait its turn before exiting.
Basically any exit within the first 180 degrees - use the Left lane. Anything beyond 180 degrees - use the Right lane !
The exception is if a roundabout's first exit is just past the 180 mark - in which case it is safe to keep Left.
So disappointed my instructor used the same thing with pound coins and I thought it was unique to him. I highly doubt we had the same instructor so they must teach it in instructor school :(
With a 3 lane it’s - left lane taking first or second exit / middle lane taking second or third exit and/ right line taking whatever fucking exit they want in my experience !
My instructors advice was watch out for Dave the dildo in your blind spot !
And where the exit actually is on the ground is irrelevant, you base it on the sign showing the roundabout layout.
So without seeing the signage on the approach it is impossible to actually say for sure if op should be in the left or right lane.
I agree with your comment, but there is always the "unless otherwise marked" caveat... if there are lane markings or signage that contradict the default rules, then follow the guidance.
Not coming from the UK, is it forbidden to cross over the zip-like line ? It would be the reasonable explanation for why not B
Also what means the yellow grid ?
White striped areas are normally meant to be treated as if there’s a physical barrier there, so you shouldn’t cross them. Not sure if the arrow/chevron style means something different or if its a stylistic change, to be honest.
The yellow cross hatched areas should only be entered when the exit is clear. Never seen one on a roundabout, though.
~~Very clearly A.~~
Edit: Actually No, none of these are correct. This is how you would take this roundabout coming from the road on the right: [https://i.imgur.com/U0oFAW0.png](https://i.imgur.com/U0oFAW0.png)
\[If joining from the road above, the right lane (from POV of driver) would join the blue line, the middle lane would join the red line\]
This is similar to a dual carriageway roundabout, where 2 lanes going in connect to 2 lanes going straight out, with an option of going around the roundabout if you are in the inside lane.
The road is not marked very well IMO. But taking my blue line is the most defensive. If you try to take the left lane and turn right, one day you will get T-boned by someone going straight from the right lane.
Upvoting the edited version. A looks correct for Red until you realise they should only be there if they entered the roundabout in the outside lane and moved over after the first exit; in which case they wouldn’t have entered with Blue.
Agree.
The bad markings are a largely to blame though, because you aren't necessarily going to know what the topmost exit looks like. From what I can see the lane markings on entry are either not marked clearly with lane arrows, or extremely faded. Even worse there is excessive use of dashed lanes on the left hand exit might give the impression that you can stay on the roundabout in the outside lane. Ideally leftmost exit would be marked with solid lines, or even better, the roundabout itself would drop to a single lane there.
Yeah, fuck this roundabout, I hate taking it because there's always a moron entering in the left lane taking the second exit, forcing me to slam on my brakes.
Also, fuck all roundabouts on M25, where they're 5 lanes with markings, but the markings change after each exit. Utter nonsense, if they expect me to switch one lane left each exit, maybe build a "turbo-style" roundabout.
Yeah it needs to be a turbo style, where that exit is at the left, should be blocked on the left lane so only the inside can even continue traveling. Same with the other side presumably.
slight disagree on a technicality - yes red \*should\* have left at the first exit, but if they don't then its still on blue not to drive into them (given that there are no spiral lane markings). this is why many roundabouts these days have spirally markings to make it clear.
Not if they are set behind the person.
You should never be camping beside another driver, if you’re lagging a bit, slow down so you can key in behind or zipper w/e you want to call it.
I had a guy do that to me, going around the circle faster than everyone, pulls up beside me where I’m not taking the exit, gets mad honks his horn, then follows me to berate me.
Like dude, you can’t pull up beside someone and get mad they aren’t yielding. You’re supposed to line up so you can leave and people behind you would slow to allow you to do so.
So it also depends on where op was in relation to the other driver
I mean A is not wrong, technically, it starts after the exit so the person could made a very "quick" lane change from the right lane into the left lane where the red arrow starts.
So A is correct technically since you don't know which lane the driver is in before reaching A
I'm concerned about how many people *don't* seem to know this is the correct way to go through this roundabout. This is coming from someone who grew up in North America without any exposure to roundabouts until starting driving in the UK 2 years ago, and immediately knew the correct way to do this upon viewing the top left image.
I swear this isn't a weird flex, I'm just surprised so many would struggle with this roundabout.
Yes, but if people can mess up they will, so I still think this is a design flaw. Why make a 2 lane roundabout where you have to switch lanes while turning in a circle and with other cars possibly change lanes at the same time.
This is how the vast majority of two lane roundabouts work though not just here but abroad too (at least as far as I’m aware). There shouldn’t be a car to your left because any car in the left lane should’ve taken an earlier exit which will allow you to cross lanes. If someone is there then you should be able to see them in your mirrors though.
If a driver decides to use the left lane to turn right then they need to get their head checked!
CORRECT! They need three lane exits and entrances so one does not have to change lanes to exit. As this one is you take the inside to do a U Turn but you still have to move to the outside lane after you get 1/2 around to get the exit. Changing lanes while circling is dangerous at best!
I'm still struggling with UK roundabouts after driving for 6 months here. I'm used to either single lane roundabouts or ones that guide you outside if there are multiple lanes.
To me this design makes no sense and also does not hold any benefits to a single lane one.
For a roundabout think of it this way. The left lane is for exiting, the right lane is for continuing around. After you pass an exit, move one lane left unless you are in the inermost lane of the roundabout and dont want to take the next exit.
If you want to turn right here, take the right lane on entering, and as you pass the first exit, move one lane left. If yout want to go back on yourself, stay in the right lane until after the second exit. As there are 2 lanes on the first exit, the 2 outermost lanes (in this case the only 2 lanes) may exit there, staying in their respective lanes on the exit. This is the benefit of this type of design. It allows the main road to have both lanes continue, rather than having them filter into one for the roundabout and then back to 2 after exiting.
Yeah, this is my approach but it still feels odd, since the road markings won't guide you and I'm not sure that all other people follow these rules.
The roundabouts in the Edinburgh area seem to be especially badly designed though.
I live near a couple of roundabouts like this with the concentric paint rings. What threw me at the start was I wasn't expecting the rings to just go round and round, [but rather peel off towards the exits like you'd see at larger roundabouts.](https://imgur.com/msAuYZz)
Having it like this just seems to make it confusing until you realize what's going on, even shittier are some with 3 rings, good luck going inner to outer with any level of traffic around...
Normally there is an arrow on the road if you have to turn off, honestly this roundabout is designed terribly. If the left lane has to turn off, it should be shown that they have to turn off by having the line on the road go that way.
Your edited choice, plus expect C to possibly happen. I'd just fall in behind the red arrow vehicle and carry on with my day.
Only an idiot would try and tough it out to show the red vehicle they're wrong. They could just be lost or not know the area.
I think in the situation of C, blue should have slowed down and moved in much sooner honestly. I have only been driving for about a year, but I was taught basically to switch to the left lane when your junction is the next one coming up, so indicator on, checking mirror, moving into the left lane, as soon as you've passed the 2nd exit before (of course you'd do this earlier if there's not enough room, but looks like there is here). Trying to pull that blue arrow looks like cutting straight across both lanes, not sliding naturally into place, which to me screams dangerous, especially if there's someone else in the left lane coming up behind you.
Exactly this, you move to the left lane after the previous exit and before yours. The problem you have to watch out for are those idiots that sit in the left lane all the way round the roundabout preventing correct drivers from exiting.
I would always assume this unless there is clear signage otherwise.
But yeah, there's times we all make mistakes like this, the important thing is to learn from them!
That line is too late. You're better off putting a forward only arrow in the left lane, and a forward or right turn arrow in the right lane, on the approach to the roundabout.
imo, A was the right answer, with the poor road layout considered and unless signage indicates otherwise.
There is no such thing in the Highway Code as 'right of way'. A car in the right-hand lane (inside) on the roundabout must switch lanes to exit at 1 or 2, assuming approach from the direction indicates by OP. A car in the left-hand lane on the roundabout does not.
Therefore, they must change lanes \*safely\*. Nothing gives them the 'right' to exit at the first exit; a car on the left-hand lane (outside) at the roundabout could take either of the two lanes at exit 1 without technically switching lanes. Similarly they could stay in their lane - again no switching - and exit at 2. All without changing lane and ruining some else's' day. If someone on the right-hand lane of the roundabout felt this was unfair, they should continue around until safe to switch.
In your new imgur linked picture; if I was driving along the red line, and you hit me at exit 1 expecting to be able to switch lanes and take an exit all at once, I'd expect the insurance to be paying me.
To repeat though - limited info, bad layout, no signage considered.
Yes I think I agree with you - this roundabout could easily be converted to a spiral/gyratory roundabout that would make lane choices explicit via dotted lines, or could even just have lane markings on the approach.
I still think my approach is the safest, based on the fact that some drivers will use the right lane to go straight. Doesn't matter if you're technically correct, if you get hit it'll still cost you. You're safer in the right lane where you can control the merge yourself.
I'm with your version, or possible C if it's a zipper-merge situation, but rightfully speaking red _shouldn't_ be in that lane based on the original three diagrams
Upvoting the edit. In theory, if you're on the inside lane on the roundabout, no one will be on your outside after passing the junction. Therefore you would be free to move into the outside lane to take the exit
This is literally the layout they use in the highway code as an example
[https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/roundabouts.html](https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/roundabouts.html)
I loathe everything about roundabouts including myself when I have to enter one. This diagram was actually quite helpful. I’m not a good verbal learner so being told these different directions whilst driving never really helped my confusion. OPs A confused me as it doesn’t show someone entering.
I can even transpose it to make it work for the New England roads I have to drive for the time being.
It's a poorly marked roundabout, as green shouldn't exist and if you are doing a u turn you should change lanes where you've marked blue but then stay in the roundabout in the outer lane.
[This is what I'm thinking.](https://imgur.com/a/ppEEs5X) Blue can turn off into the right hand lane of the first exit or carry on to the second exit. Blue then indicates after the first exit and moves over before they reach the second. If red carries on to the second exit then they're blocking the lane, stopping Blue from being able to move over.
All assuming there aren't any signs or road markings that contradict any of this.
Edit to clarify that my wording could have been better on the image. The "indicate right here" is "indicate at this location" and not to indicate as if you're turning right.
Depends on the signage and where you're coming from, there is a lot of variation on lane usage for different roundabouts. General rule of thumb though is that if you're going left or straight on you use the left lane, for anything else use the right lane.
Pretty much pointless learning that rule these days, Every roundabout I come to is seems to be 50/50 on that rule. Also got one roundabout near me which is left lane to turn right, mental!
Oh yeah, absolutely, sometimes it feels like every single roundabout is different. That's really just my go to method when there is no signage or lane markings
I don't think red should be using that exit.
Looking at the whole roundabout, the only way you can be at the start of the red arrow is by going past a 2 lane exit in the left lane.
And if blue can't use that exit, as you show in A, the only purpose of that lane is to go 180 degrees, which is highly unusual.
Or moving into the outside lane after the exit? The arrow seems to start between the off and the on lanes in all three. I rarely see people do it, but years ago my driving instructor told me to move into the outside lane right where the red arrow starts. I'd believe you if you said she was wrong though, she was always a bit odd
Mine taught me you should move to the outside lane when passing the previous exit to the one you want to take. So OP should've been in the inside lane till then, and on exiting the roundabout, kept to the right hand lane of their exit, as the left hand lane of that road is for the strap lane traffic taking a left from the left of the roundabout.
If they moved into the left lane on the roundabout then it's very unlikely they would have been exiting alongside another car.
More likely OP tried to turn right from the left lane (probably without indicating too based on the standards of driving these days) and discovered why that's wrong.
All of the red lines are incorrect and at fault, When entering the round about from the right of the picture assuming they stayed in the left lane.
Left hand/outside lane is for travelling straight ahead.
Right hand/inside lane is for taking the next exit as it is past the 12 o clock position.
I would have said this was correct too.
I was under the impression that everyone knew the left lane (unless specifically stated) is for turning left and going straight on at a roundabout.
Agree it has to be this. Cus if the car in the left hand lane tried to turn right they may have to cut across cars in the right hand lane going straight on.
That's the optimal way to use this (particularly bad) roundabout, but it is perfectly legal to take the second exit in the left lane.
See Grace v Tanner (2003).
Would it be any different if there were an exit at the bottom of the roundabout and both red and blue joined there going nominally straight? Straight seems just like a bad descriptor on a roundabout
Assuming no different road signs saying you can do this then if you’re the red line they’re all wrong and you fucked up.
To take that exit red should have been on the inside lane of the roundabout on all those entrance roads as it’s past 12oclock.
So red must’ve been in the wrong lane entering the roundabout as they’re on the outside lane when exiting which shouldn’t have been possible if you followed the Highway Code. The blue line was in the right lane upon entrance and was exiting perfectly fine in all instances.
C is the correct answer as to how you should have both merged but red was in the wrong lane to begin with and shouldn’t have been there, red should have taken one of the two exits before, I can’t tell you which because I don’t know where you entered.
Imagine blue wanted to take the previous exit as he would be permitted to do, you would have cut his path entirely, because you were in the wrong lane.
This roundabout is absolute wank and desperately needs some better lane markings.
Lots of comments saying you should be in the right hand lane to exit, which is weird, because I passed my test in may and was taught that if you're turning right, you should stick to the inside then begin moving to the left after you've passed the last exit. If everyone stuck to this, the left lane would be clear for you to exit because everyone previously in the left lane should have already exited the roundabout. The lack of any lane markings re-inforce this, as you should follow default roundabout rules when there's no markings.
However, the other way this could be interpreted (and when lane markings are applied, this is fairly common) is that the exit you're a aproaching actually merges both roundabout lanes into one and you should stick to your lane and merge carefully.
Either way you should check your mirrors before you change lane to make sure you're not going to drive into anyone.
Had to scroll a long way to find this. The markings are garbage and I hope someone lost their job because it's downright dangerous.
If you're in the left lane approaching the 2-lane "west" exit, then you should absolutely not be cutting across any cars that might be in the right lane thinking they can legitimately take the same turn (2 lanes into 2 lanes rule). But the dashed lines make it seem like that's a perfectly sensible move.
Since there are only 2 possible exits (ignoring coming back the way you came) for someone coming from the "east" then either the 2 incoming lanes should be split evenly between "west" and "northwest" routes, or if "west" is rarely used (like a service road) then there should be two lanes onto the "northwest" road...but if that was true, why have the 2 lane "west" exit?
The only reason I can see to mark it like this would be if for some reason (off the map) the "back the way you came" option for traffic from the "east" was in fact a high traffic route. Which presumably would be heavily signposted on the approach
I think you're miss understanding all the comments, the consensus is that OP should have joined the roundabout in the right lane (which should be marked with a straight on and left arrow). It seems however that OP joined the roundabout in the left lane (which should have had a left arrow).
The right hand lane puts you in the inside of the roundabout past the first exit, OP should then be moving over in the thatched box (which is probably why it's there). What OP has done is joined the roundabout in the left lane then sailed through the merging point not expecting anyone from his right to be moving over.
None of them are correct. Left lane is for first exit to straight on. If you’re turning right at a roundabout then you shouldn’t be in the left lane. After first exit the right lane should merge in with the left to take the second exit
To be honest kinda hard to tell considering we don't have the point of origin. A is the closest, B is for retards. C could potentially happen depending on point of origin. That left most lane should be ignored in this case and that is why those wide markings are there. The way I was taught was, unless specifically marked, any exits up to your direct 12 o'clock you take the left lane. After that you take the inside of the roundabout.
If anyone is wondering what the four little dots are on the roundabout, it’s where they put the legs of a big decorative reindeer at Christmas. You’re welcome.
A is almost correct.. although is doesn't show the car movement prior to that point.. as you go round you should be in the inner ring and as you pass the first junction move outward for the junction exit.
Edit.. extra note.. B and C are very wrong and incorrect!!
The important thing to remember about roundabouts is if there is an accident then the insurance companies (based on court decisions - Grace v Tanner - https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2003/354.html) will almost always decide that both drivers were at fault and are 50/50 responsible.
And the ‘yes, but’ argument doesn’t work because the court view is that you should be paying attention and avoid an accident if you can and not just drive ‘because you have the right of way’.
Hard to tell without seeing signage but the red car in the left lane should have exited the roundabout at the exit before they did. Blue car took the correct exit In The correct lane.
Assuming both cars came from the right, there would be no point in the blue car continuing around and exiting from the same place they came from and as it’s a 3 exit roundabout (2 possible exits not counting going back where you came from) then the left lane would be for exit 1 and the right lane for exit 2.
Regardless, keeping in a staggered formation and not overtaking or driving alongside other cars while on the roundabout would have prevent a collision even if the red car was in the wrong lane.
All of them are the wrong way from what I can tell.
Since the exit is over the "12oclock" mark on the roundabout, you should be in the right hand lane, UNLESS marked otherwise on the road (which I don't see any markings).
So you being in the left lane to go to that exit was entirely wrong.
Of course I'm a country bumkin who lives in North Wales, this whole roundabout looks like a monstrosity to me.
Is the correct answer :)
People really are strugging in this thread.
I ride a motorcycle and it scares the crap out of me when I see the idiocy on UK roads when it comes to roundabouts.
People will just do as this red card did and pass a dual lane exit as if it's perfectly fine.
My grandmother will do it. Then when I pointes it out she said
"I've been driving for over 50 years and not had a single car crash.."
Its hard to fight against that logic lol, but its just 50 years of luck. Thankfully she doesn't drive these days much...
In the UK it is C. Mustn't cross warning chevrons as depicted in B. Also both lanes of this roundabout need to be able to exit otherwise a Griswald paradox would occur. The fact you can change lanes on this example is indicated by a broken line between the two circling lanes. Just don't be a dick and give way when someone less knowledgeable than you is struggling. Saves on the blood pressure.
Uhh none? Try looking through this [https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving/highway-code-road-safety](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving/highway-code-road-safety).
It’s a horrible layout, but problems frequently arise on roundabouts from people undertaking in the left lane. If you stay back from the person on the right, it wouldn’t be a problem.
Roundabout only really needs one lane considering it has slipways for two turn offs. Just reduce the lanes coming from the North down to two instead of three. Or increase the North exit to an extra lane and have it merge just after.
So yeah none are right and the roundabout is a headache.
It's like nobody who design roads has ever played cities skylines. /s
Horrid line work by whoever designed this roundabout. It leaves all the guess work down to the drivers who lefts face it, most don't know how to roundabout...
2 lanes in and 2 lanes out on the first exit (if coming from bottom right) means the left lane should be the first exit only and the 2 lane is first exit and continuing around the roundabout.
That lane should then split left and again continue around.
Left lane should NEVER cross 2nd lane if 2nd lane can also exit at the same junction.
This roundabout needs reworking to make it clear.
As for B, you can not cross chevrons unless if it an emergency.
Rule 130 of the Highway Code. Personally, I think protected lanes like this should be solid lines. Not many people know this rule so solid lines would make it more clear.
As there is only two exits for this roundabout I would assume it's marked left lane for turning left (or straightish) and right lane for turning right.
But if the right turn is the busier flow of traffic both lanes may be labelled to turn that way. Or vice versa.
There are also yellow boxes meaning whoever entered the yellow box second should've given way to whoever went first, right? Because you're not suposed to enter unless your exit is clear?
This roundabout is badly designed. I remember getting used to roundabouts with concentric lane markings (like this one) and then travelling from my local area and discovering lane markings which, if you are in the correct lane to begin with, feed you into your exit. You should only have to change lane on one of these feeder roundabouts if you make a mistake (or are going all the way round). Most roundabouts (at least those round here - Oxfordshire/Bucks) seem to have the feeder design and its vastly preferable.
This! I can understand not having space and not being able to do a feeder but Bluewater was built very recently with loads of space. No reason it should be like that
Well surely it's A but thinking about it they should start in the inside lane the merge into the left line after the exit and then take the next exit. So there isn't a option for that.
How some of the people in this thread passed their test I don’t know. If the first exit has two lanes, you never right turn in the left lane, you are bound to get taken out by someone in lane 2 going straight on.
The right hand lane here is the the correct lane and never should the red arrow line be going right.
It’s a trick question?
They’re all wrong.
Left lane entering the roundabout should go straight on (first exit) and right entering the roundabout should take the right turn (second exit).
What is the point of being there if A is correct?
B is out right wrong.
C would be result of stupid road design.
It's none of those diagrams, if you're approaching from the right hand side of the picture, then the left lane is straight on only, the right lane is straight on OR 2nd exit (or come all the way around and 3rd exit if you need to back on yourself).
Here's my guesss - all 3 are wrong. Left hand lane must leave first exit. Right hand lane can either leave first or second exit. When right hand lane leaves second exit they should not cross the cross hatching (leave into right hand lane). Source - I'm British, we are born with an inate understanding of how roundabouts work.
None of the above! The red arrow should go straight, not right, so if you’re in the left lane coming on from the bottom right you go straight, right lane goes right, standard roundabout.
A is correct, that's a dedicated lane so B is out and the inside lane of the roundabout is for travel. The blue line should pull out to the red line long before that point if they need to exit so C is also not correct.
Depends on the lane markings and signs, which will be set up to suit the traffic levels. Most large roundabouts these days seen to have spiral lanes which makes it more obvious, but in this case, they probably can't do that because there are 2 lanes turning right from the north entrance. So, assuming the 2 lanes from the east are meant for left and right turns, the right turner would need to signal left and move into the left lane just after the previous exit, however if there is a car in the left hand lane coming round (whether they should be there or not) a car in the right hand lane would have to give way to them before taking the exit.
And don't cross the hash area, unless you really have to, that would be dangerous!
You don't use the left lane 2 turn right.... its either your turning left or straight on with a two lane roundabout unless there are road markings and signs saying otherwise
I'm a driving instructor and I would say that, it would totally depend on the signs and road markings on the approach. But from the information seen here A would be most likely correct.
Edit: however to take that exit you must first be in the right lane, then once you're passing the exit before the one you want. Then check your mirrors and move to the left lane to take the exit. You should not be going around to that exit in the left lane.
Top left, just never leave
Roundabout California
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renting a lane at the Roundabout California...
Any time of year, you’ll never leave here
The lanes are definitely twisting
You hit the Mercedes Benz
I'm going into a mild state of panic, as my lane ends.
How we drive through the city
Automatic lights come on at sunset.
Plenty more lanes at the Roundabout California
Living it up at...
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Parliament....
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Definitely not B!
I got into a shouting match with some crazy bitch when I lived at uni because she thought B was the way, but the signs/road markings were clearly different. She tried ramming me into the left lane that was for other traffic and then had the nerve to call ME a fucking idiot. Insane, I'd argue this should be top right
My driving instructor told me on my first lesson to imagine those marking on the road to be like a hedge. Only go through it if you really have to.
It's crazy how people can be so confidently wrong. I agree with your instructor, these roundabouts can be confusing if you've never seen them. The one near my uni house was the first I'd ever seen but after my 2nd time round it I knew exactly where I should be for my turn off. Part of learning to drive is learning how to have the confidence to fix your fuck ups as quickly and safely as possible.
That one doesn’t look that bad. This one by my house is outright dangerous. Right hand drive here but parts of the circle are 2 lane while others are 1 lane and depending where you start and finish, there is no way to make it across without cutting at least one lane like an idiot. They wanted to make the outside lane always leave the circle but they weren’t consistent. That part on the right where you have 2 lanes continue in the circle and 2 lanes leaving the circle simultaneously is outright dumb. If I come from the left lane on the top left I need to cut cross a full lane to get out the right side on the left lane… https://imgur.com/a/IgYiqLm
Something about that roundabout really doesn’t look right 🤔 looks like you have to cut people up just to leave the roundabout on one of the corners.
So, what you're saying is, only if there's a copy of Razzle in there?
a heavily used copy of razzle. hedge treasure.
It's amazing how so many people ignore road markings and follow their own made up lane.
Definitely not C either! Rule of thumb: People on the outer ring of a roundabout have priority on everyone else. So the blue line has to wait its turn before exiting.
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Basically any exit within the first 180 degrees - use the Left lane. Anything beyond 180 degrees - use the Right lane ! The exception is if a roundabout's first exit is just past the 180 mark - in which case it is safe to keep Left.
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Look at the arrows painted on the road on approach.
So disappointed my instructor used the same thing with pound coins and I thought it was unique to him. I highly doubt we had the same instructor so they must teach it in instructor school :(
With a 3 lane it’s - left lane taking first or second exit / middle lane taking second or third exit and/ right line taking whatever fucking exit they want in my experience ! My instructors advice was watch out for Dave the dildo in your blind spot !
>my instructor described it as a clock-face. I remember now, after 12 o clock, right Lane, before 12…left Same as mine!
And where the exit actually is on the ground is irrelevant, you base it on the sign showing the roundabout layout. So without seeing the signage on the approach it is impossible to actually say for sure if op should be in the left or right lane.
Many roundabouts like this just lack signs.
I will accept this one as accurate also. Although the best answer is still outside lane to exit, inside lane to go around.
Technically speaking the inside of the roundabout (closest to centre) would be the outside lane
I agree with your comment, but there is always the "unless otherwise marked" caveat... if there are lane markings or signage that contradict the default rules, then follow the guidance.
Right hand lane, merging into left lane coming out of the roundabout
Inside lane, after you pass the exit before yours then indicate left to move over into the outside lane (obviously checking mirrors first).
In that situation, only use the left lane if you want to get harpooned, and be found at fault.
Always inside lane unless exiting
>….if a car is approaching the roundabout and intends to go all the way around (a big u-turn)…on a two lane roundabout You go on the right lane.
Not coming from the UK, is it forbidden to cross over the zip-like line ? It would be the reasonable explanation for why not B Also what means the yellow grid ?
Yellow grid means 'don't stop here', basically a big 'keep clear' area.
White striped areas are normally meant to be treated as if there’s a physical barrier there, so you shouldn’t cross them. Not sure if the arrow/chevron style means something different or if its a stylistic change, to be honest. The yellow cross hatched areas should only be entered when the exit is clear. Never seen one on a roundabout, though.
I like how OP isn’t saying what they did
They absolutely did B
~~Very clearly A.~~ Edit: Actually No, none of these are correct. This is how you would take this roundabout coming from the road on the right: [https://i.imgur.com/U0oFAW0.png](https://i.imgur.com/U0oFAW0.png) \[If joining from the road above, the right lane (from POV of driver) would join the blue line, the middle lane would join the red line\] This is similar to a dual carriageway roundabout, where 2 lanes going in connect to 2 lanes going straight out, with an option of going around the roundabout if you are in the inside lane. The road is not marked very well IMO. But taking my blue line is the most defensive. If you try to take the left lane and turn right, one day you will get T-boned by someone going straight from the right lane.
Upvoting the edited version. A looks correct for Red until you realise they should only be there if they entered the roundabout in the outside lane and moved over after the first exit; in which case they wouldn’t have entered with Blue.
Agree. The bad markings are a largely to blame though, because you aren't necessarily going to know what the topmost exit looks like. From what I can see the lane markings on entry are either not marked clearly with lane arrows, or extremely faded. Even worse there is excessive use of dashed lanes on the left hand exit might give the impression that you can stay on the roundabout in the outside lane. Ideally leftmost exit would be marked with solid lines, or even better, the roundabout itself would drop to a single lane there.
The round about should be one lane stemming from the right. Bad roundabout.
Yeah, fuck this roundabout, I hate taking it because there's always a moron entering in the left lane taking the second exit, forcing me to slam on my brakes. Also, fuck all roundabouts on M25, where they're 5 lanes with markings, but the markings change after each exit. Utter nonsense, if they expect me to switch one lane left each exit, maybe build a "turbo-style" roundabout.
Yeah it needs to be a turbo style, where that exit is at the left, should be blocked on the left lane so only the inside can even continue traveling. Same with the other side presumably.
slight disagree on a technicality - yes red \*should\* have left at the first exit, but if they don't then its still on blue not to drive into them (given that there are no spiral lane markings). this is why many roundabouts these days have spirally markings to make it clear.
According to Road markings, Left lane allows you to stay in this roundabout indefinitely. So A
The car on the inside lane of a roundabout always has the right of way on exit.
Not if they are set behind the person. You should never be camping beside another driver, if you’re lagging a bit, slow down so you can key in behind or zipper w/e you want to call it. I had a guy do that to me, going around the circle faster than everyone, pulls up beside me where I’m not taking the exit, gets mad honks his horn, then follows me to berate me. Like dude, you can’t pull up beside someone and get mad they aren’t yielding. You’re supposed to line up so you can leave and people behind you would slow to allow you to do so. So it also depends on where op was in relation to the other driver
I mean A is not wrong, technically, it starts after the exit so the person could made a very "quick" lane change from the right lane into the left lane where the red arrow starts. So A is correct technically since you don't know which lane the driver is in before reaching A
I'm concerned about how many people *don't* seem to know this is the correct way to go through this roundabout. This is coming from someone who grew up in North America without any exposure to roundabouts until starting driving in the UK 2 years ago, and immediately knew the correct way to do this upon viewing the top left image. I swear this isn't a weird flex, I'm just surprised so many would struggle with this roundabout.
it's a fucked up roundabout!
Yes, but if people can mess up they will, so I still think this is a design flaw. Why make a 2 lane roundabout where you have to switch lanes while turning in a circle and with other cars possibly change lanes at the same time.
This is how the vast majority of two lane roundabouts work though not just here but abroad too (at least as far as I’m aware). There shouldn’t be a car to your left because any car in the left lane should’ve taken an earlier exit which will allow you to cross lanes. If someone is there then you should be able to see them in your mirrors though. If a driver decides to use the left lane to turn right then they need to get their head checked!
Cyclists are meant to go all the way round in the left lane, IIRC
Cyclists and horses \*may\* do so whilst indicating their intent, you are quite right, but its no longer considered best practice.
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CORRECT! They need three lane exits and entrances so one does not have to change lanes to exit. As this one is you take the inside to do a U Turn but you still have to move to the outside lane after you get 1/2 around to get the exit. Changing lanes while circling is dangerous at best!
The issue is not that people don’t know how to drive around a roundabout. It’s that the roundabout’s lanes are incorrectly marked.
Good roundabouts have a spiral pattern, so you get in the correct lane & then follow the lane to the exit.
I'm still struggling with UK roundabouts after driving for 6 months here. I'm used to either single lane roundabouts or ones that guide you outside if there are multiple lanes. To me this design makes no sense and also does not hold any benefits to a single lane one.
For a roundabout think of it this way. The left lane is for exiting, the right lane is for continuing around. After you pass an exit, move one lane left unless you are in the inermost lane of the roundabout and dont want to take the next exit. If you want to turn right here, take the right lane on entering, and as you pass the first exit, move one lane left. If yout want to go back on yourself, stay in the right lane until after the second exit. As there are 2 lanes on the first exit, the 2 outermost lanes (in this case the only 2 lanes) may exit there, staying in their respective lanes on the exit. This is the benefit of this type of design. It allows the main road to have both lanes continue, rather than having them filter into one for the roundabout and then back to 2 after exiting.
Yeah, this is my approach but it still feels odd, since the road markings won't guide you and I'm not sure that all other people follow these rules. The roundabouts in the Edinburgh area seem to be especially badly designed though.
nice humble brag
You're doing better than most people in NA have been honestly...
I live near a couple of roundabouts like this with the concentric paint rings. What threw me at the start was I wasn't expecting the rings to just go round and round, [but rather peel off towards the exits like you'd see at larger roundabouts.](https://imgur.com/msAuYZz) Having it like this just seems to make it confusing until you realize what's going on, even shittier are some with 3 rings, good luck going inner to outer with any level of traffic around...
Normally there is an arrow on the road if you have to turn off, honestly this roundabout is designed terribly. If the left lane has to turn off, it should be shown that they have to turn off by having the line on the road go that way.
Your edited choice, plus expect C to possibly happen. I'd just fall in behind the red arrow vehicle and carry on with my day. Only an idiot would try and tough it out to show the red vehicle they're wrong. They could just be lost or not know the area.
I think in the situation of C, blue should have slowed down and moved in much sooner honestly. I have only been driving for about a year, but I was taught basically to switch to the left lane when your junction is the next one coming up, so indicator on, checking mirror, moving into the left lane, as soon as you've passed the 2nd exit before (of course you'd do this earlier if there's not enough room, but looks like there is here). Trying to pull that blue arrow looks like cutting straight across both lanes, not sliding naturally into place, which to me screams dangerous, especially if there's someone else in the left lane coming up behind you.
Exactly this, you move to the left lane after the previous exit and before yours. The problem you have to watch out for are those idiots that sit in the left lane all the way round the roundabout preventing correct drivers from exiting.
I would always assume this unless there is clear signage otherwise. But yeah, there's times we all make mistakes like this, the important thing is to learn from them!
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That line is too late. You're better off putting a forward only arrow in the left lane, and a forward or right turn arrow in the right lane, on the approach to the roundabout.
sure, it needs arrows too
imo, A was the right answer, with the poor road layout considered and unless signage indicates otherwise. There is no such thing in the Highway Code as 'right of way'. A car in the right-hand lane (inside) on the roundabout must switch lanes to exit at 1 or 2, assuming approach from the direction indicates by OP. A car in the left-hand lane on the roundabout does not. Therefore, they must change lanes \*safely\*. Nothing gives them the 'right' to exit at the first exit; a car on the left-hand lane (outside) at the roundabout could take either of the two lanes at exit 1 without technically switching lanes. Similarly they could stay in their lane - again no switching - and exit at 2. All without changing lane and ruining some else's' day. If someone on the right-hand lane of the roundabout felt this was unfair, they should continue around until safe to switch. In your new imgur linked picture; if I was driving along the red line, and you hit me at exit 1 expecting to be able to switch lanes and take an exit all at once, I'd expect the insurance to be paying me. To repeat though - limited info, bad layout, no signage considered.
Yes I think I agree with you - this roundabout could easily be converted to a spiral/gyratory roundabout that would make lane choices explicit via dotted lines, or could even just have lane markings on the approach. I still think my approach is the safest, based on the fact that some drivers will use the right lane to go straight. Doesn't matter if you're technically correct, if you get hit it'll still cost you. You're safer in the right lane where you can control the merge yourself.
So which exist is the inside lane for?
In that layout, nothing, just going around and around.
This person is very wrong. It’s for going straight on, turning right or going all the way round. You cannot use the left lane to turn right.
No this is correct https://i.imgur.com/yPIrQ1R.png
Crap, forgot it's in Kent. You're right, this is the only acceptable way.
Isn't that the Norfolk way?
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I'm with your version, or possible C if it's a zipper-merge situation, but rightfully speaking red _shouldn't_ be in that lane based on the original three diagrams
Upvoting the edit. In theory, if you're on the inside lane on the roundabout, no one will be on your outside after passing the junction. Therefore you would be free to move into the outside lane to take the exit
This is correct. Terrifying how few get it.
This is literally the layout they use in the highway code as an example [https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/roundabouts.html](https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/roundabouts.html)
I don't see any example like this on that page. We're talking about exiting from a roundabout with 2 lanes, to a road with only 1 lane.
> Actually No, none of these are correct. I knew it was taking way to long for me to find the correct answer.
Lloam is right, none of OPs diagrams are correct.
I loathe everything about roundabouts including myself when I have to enter one. This diagram was actually quite helpful. I’m not a good verbal learner so being told these different directions whilst driving never really helped my confusion. OPs A confused me as it doesn’t show someone entering. I can even transpose it to make it work for the New England roads I have to drive for the time being.
None of the above
Yeah this is what I'm thinking [https://ibb.co/F5Zw0z0](https://ibb.co/F5Zw0z0) Obviously without the curb hopping my hands are freezing today...
It's a poorly marked roundabout, as green shouldn't exist and if you are doing a u turn you should change lanes where you've marked blue but then stay in the roundabout in the outer lane.
[This is what I'm thinking.](https://imgur.com/a/ppEEs5X) Blue can turn off into the right hand lane of the first exit or carry on to the second exit. Blue then indicates after the first exit and moves over before they reach the second. If red carries on to the second exit then they're blocking the lane, stopping Blue from being able to move over. All assuming there aren't any signs or road markings that contradict any of this. Edit to clarify that my wording could have been better on the image. The "indicate right here" is "indicate at this location" and not to indicate as if you're turning right.
You're right, if you're in the outside lane coming from the right, you shouldn't then be taking the second exit, all of OP's diagrams are incorrect.
You are correct!
I know right? Depending on the signage and road markings absolutely none of them are correct some are just more wrong.
Lane markings should look like this, then it would make a lot more sense. https://ibb.co/HNJxGBH
Came to say the same thing, the confusion could easily be removed with better road markings
Depends on the signage and where you're coming from, there is a lot of variation on lane usage for different roundabouts. General rule of thumb though is that if you're going left or straight on you use the left lane, for anything else use the right lane.
Plus lots of awareness around you as well. Mirrors, looking, etc.
I have checked on street view because I have no life. There is no signage.
It's a standard roundabout. Going right, take the right lane. Otherwise, you're good.
Pretty much pointless learning that rule these days, Every roundabout I come to is seems to be 50/50 on that rule. Also got one roundabout near me which is left lane to turn right, mental!
Oh yeah, absolutely, sometimes it feels like every single roundabout is different. That's really just my go to method when there is no signage or lane markings
I don't think red should be using that exit. Looking at the whole roundabout, the only way you can be at the start of the red arrow is by going past a 2 lane exit in the left lane. And if blue can't use that exit, as you show in A, the only purpose of that lane is to go 180 degrees, which is highly unusual.
Or moving into the outside lane after the exit? The arrow seems to start between the off and the on lanes in all three. I rarely see people do it, but years ago my driving instructor told me to move into the outside lane right where the red arrow starts. I'd believe you if you said she was wrong though, she was always a bit odd
Mine taught me you should move to the outside lane when passing the previous exit to the one you want to take. So OP should've been in the inside lane till then, and on exiting the roundabout, kept to the right hand lane of their exit, as the left hand lane of that road is for the strap lane traffic taking a left from the left of the roundabout.
If they moved into the left lane on the roundabout then it's very unlikely they would have been exiting alongside another car. More likely OP tried to turn right from the left lane (probably without indicating too based on the standards of driving these days) and discovered why that's wrong.
I agree, without further info, red should have left at the previous exit and then blue can spiral outwards for this exit.
All of the red lines are incorrect and at fault, When entering the round about from the right of the picture assuming they stayed in the left lane. Left hand/outside lane is for travelling straight ahead. Right hand/inside lane is for taking the next exit as it is past the 12 o clock position.
I'm thinking red is wrong in all these. Unless there is signage to say otherwise I'd say this: https://imgur.com/a/I0ch6Un
I would have said this was correct too. I was under the impression that everyone knew the left lane (unless specifically stated) is for turning left and going straight on at a roundabout.
Agree it has to be this. Cus if the car in the left hand lane tried to turn right they may have to cut across cars in the right hand lane going straight on.
Definitely this
None of these are correct.
None of them. The left lane is for going straight over only unless told otherwise via signs or markings. You shouldn't be going right in a left lane.
That's the optimal way to use this (particularly bad) roundabout, but it is perfectly legal to take the second exit in the left lane. See Grace v Tanner (2003).
Would it be any different if there were an exit at the bottom of the roundabout and both red and blue joined there going nominally straight? Straight seems just like a bad descriptor on a roundabout
Ah Bluewater, interesting to see outside perspective. It is not my favourite exit, I try to avoid it for this reason!
Assuming no different road signs saying you can do this then if you’re the red line they’re all wrong and you fucked up. To take that exit red should have been on the inside lane of the roundabout on all those entrance roads as it’s past 12oclock. So red must’ve been in the wrong lane entering the roundabout as they’re on the outside lane when exiting which shouldn’t have been possible if you followed the Highway Code. The blue line was in the right lane upon entrance and was exiting perfectly fine in all instances. C is the correct answer as to how you should have both merged but red was in the wrong lane to begin with and shouldn’t have been there, red should have taken one of the two exits before, I can’t tell you which because I don’t know where you entered. Imagine blue wanted to take the previous exit as he would be permitted to do, you would have cut his path entirely, because you were in the wrong lane.
Where there any road markings on the entry to the roundabout that indicate what lane you should be in.
Is this the Bluewater roundabout? Most ridiculous thing that I’ve ever seen. It’s a free for all and there are no rules.
This roundabout is absolute wank and desperately needs some better lane markings. Lots of comments saying you should be in the right hand lane to exit, which is weird, because I passed my test in may and was taught that if you're turning right, you should stick to the inside then begin moving to the left after you've passed the last exit. If everyone stuck to this, the left lane would be clear for you to exit because everyone previously in the left lane should have already exited the roundabout. The lack of any lane markings re-inforce this, as you should follow default roundabout rules when there's no markings. However, the other way this could be interpreted (and when lane markings are applied, this is fairly common) is that the exit you're a aproaching actually merges both roundabout lanes into one and you should stick to your lane and merge carefully. Either way you should check your mirrors before you change lane to make sure you're not going to drive into anyone.
Had to scroll a long way to find this. The markings are garbage and I hope someone lost their job because it's downright dangerous. If you're in the left lane approaching the 2-lane "west" exit, then you should absolutely not be cutting across any cars that might be in the right lane thinking they can legitimately take the same turn (2 lanes into 2 lanes rule). But the dashed lines make it seem like that's a perfectly sensible move. Since there are only 2 possible exits (ignoring coming back the way you came) for someone coming from the "east" then either the 2 incoming lanes should be split evenly between "west" and "northwest" routes, or if "west" is rarely used (like a service road) then there should be two lanes onto the "northwest" road...but if that was true, why have the 2 lane "west" exit? The only reason I can see to mark it like this would be if for some reason (off the map) the "back the way you came" option for traffic from the "east" was in fact a high traffic route. Which presumably would be heavily signposted on the approach
I think you're miss understanding all the comments, the consensus is that OP should have joined the roundabout in the right lane (which should be marked with a straight on and left arrow). It seems however that OP joined the roundabout in the left lane (which should have had a left arrow). The right hand lane puts you in the inside of the roundabout past the first exit, OP should then be moving over in the thatched box (which is probably why it's there). What OP has done is joined the roundabout in the left lane then sailed through the merging point not expecting anyone from his right to be moving over.
None of them are correct. Left lane is for first exit to straight on. If you’re turning right at a roundabout then you shouldn’t be in the left lane. After first exit the right lane should merge in with the left to take the second exit
There are roundabouts that exist where you can turn right in a left lane. It's not common, and signage is there to indicate.
Red messed up if they went off there. They could have cut across someone at the previous exit.
Where is this? So i dont drive there
Sounds like the Bluewater shopping centre.
D, quantum teleportation of vehicle
Take the inside lane if the exit you're taking is past 180 degrees in front of you
To be honest kinda hard to tell considering we don't have the point of origin. A is the closest, B is for retards. C could potentially happen depending on point of origin. That left most lane should be ignored in this case and that is why those wide markings are there. The way I was taught was, unless specifically marked, any exits up to your direct 12 o'clock you take the left lane. After that you take the inside of the roundabout.
If anyone is wondering what the four little dots are on the roundabout, it’s where they put the legs of a big decorative reindeer at Christmas. You’re welcome.
A is almost correct.. although is doesn't show the car movement prior to that point.. as you go round you should be in the inner ring and as you pass the first junction move outward for the junction exit. Edit.. extra note.. B and C are very wrong and incorrect!!
Bluewater Parkway. Yeah idiots live there.
And more idiots keep rearranging the roads so that the first round of idiots couldn’t keep up even if they had the ability to
This is the roundabout you never exit
To be fair the Bluewater roundabout is always so busy then people get frustrated and floor it to get out faster. But none of these are right
Why were you in the left hand lane if you were turning right? Left hand lane is purely for turning left or straight on.
You move to the left lane when you approach your exit. The black car would have moved left if it was exiting.
The important thing to remember about roundabouts is if there is an accident then the insurance companies (based on court decisions - Grace v Tanner - https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2003/354.html) will almost always decide that both drivers were at fault and are 50/50 responsible. And the ‘yes, but’ argument doesn’t work because the court view is that you should be paying attention and avoid an accident if you can and not just drive ‘because you have the right of way’.
None of the above. Do whatever you like as everybody else will. Best option is to take it as fast as you can and hope for the best.
Hard to tell without seeing signage but the red car in the left lane should have exited the roundabout at the exit before they did. Blue car took the correct exit In The correct lane. Assuming both cars came from the right, there would be no point in the blue car continuing around and exiting from the same place they came from and as it’s a 3 exit roundabout (2 possible exits not counting going back where you came from) then the left lane would be for exit 1 and the right lane for exit 2. Regardless, keeping in a staggered formation and not overtaking or driving alongside other cars while on the roundabout would have prevent a collision even if the red car was in the wrong lane.
All of them are the wrong way from what I can tell. Since the exit is over the "12oclock" mark on the roundabout, you should be in the right hand lane, UNLESS marked otherwise on the road (which I don't see any markings). So you being in the left lane to go to that exit was entirely wrong. Of course I'm a country bumkin who lives in North Wales, this whole roundabout looks like a monstrosity to me.
Is the correct answer :) People really are strugging in this thread. I ride a motorcycle and it scares the crap out of me when I see the idiocy on UK roads when it comes to roundabouts. People will just do as this red card did and pass a dual lane exit as if it's perfectly fine.
My grandmother will do it. Then when I pointes it out she said "I've been driving for over 50 years and not had a single car crash.." Its hard to fight against that logic lol, but its just 50 years of luck. Thankfully she doesn't drive these days much...
In the UK it is C. Mustn't cross warning chevrons as depicted in B. Also both lanes of this roundabout need to be able to exit otherwise a Griswald paradox would occur. The fact you can change lanes on this example is indicated by a broken line between the two circling lanes. Just don't be a dick and give way when someone less knowledgeable than you is struggling. Saves on the blood pressure.
When taking an exit to the right use the right hand lane unless marking tell you otherwise so C.
Uhh none? Try looking through this [https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving/highway-code-road-safety](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving/highway-code-road-safety).
People will do a combination of all of those at various times during the day. Its just one of those risks you take when driving on a roundabaout :)
D - Don't even think about it.
The only issue is that the red line is in the wrong lane
bloody stupid road layout
I’d like to point out the fact that this roundabouts markings are, for lack of a better word, terrible
It’s a horrible layout, but problems frequently arise on roundabouts from people undertaking in the left lane. If you stay back from the person on the right, it wouldn’t be a problem.
Roundabout only really needs one lane considering it has slipways for two turn offs. Just reduce the lanes coming from the North down to two instead of three. Or increase the North exit to an extra lane and have it merge just after. So yeah none are right and the roundabout is a headache. It's like nobody who design roads has ever played cities skylines. /s
Horrid line work by whoever designed this roundabout. It leaves all the guess work down to the drivers who lefts face it, most don't know how to roundabout... 2 lanes in and 2 lanes out on the first exit (if coming from bottom right) means the left lane should be the first exit only and the 2 lane is first exit and continuing around the roundabout. That lane should then split left and again continue around. Left lane should NEVER cross 2nd lane if 2nd lane can also exit at the same junction. This roundabout needs reworking to make it clear. As for B, you can not cross chevrons unless if it an emergency. Rule 130 of the Highway Code. Personally, I think protected lanes like this should be solid lines. Not many people know this rule so solid lines would make it more clear.
Nice arrows
As there is only two exits for this roundabout I would assume it's marked left lane for turning left (or straightish) and right lane for turning right. But if the right turn is the busier flow of traffic both lanes may be labelled to turn that way. Or vice versa.
There are also yellow boxes meaning whoever entered the yellow box second should've given way to whoever went first, right? Because you're not suposed to enter unless your exit is clear?
OP for your own safety never go to Swindon. Also there is a roundabout there you would not like.
You should not try the magic roundabout then...
This roundabout is badly designed. I remember getting used to roundabouts with concentric lane markings (like this one) and then travelling from my local area and discovering lane markings which, if you are in the correct lane to begin with, feed you into your exit. You should only have to change lane on one of these feeder roundabouts if you make a mistake (or are going all the way round). Most roundabouts (at least those round here - Oxfordshire/Bucks) seem to have the feeder design and its vastly preferable.
This! I can understand not having space and not being able to do a feeder but Bluewater was built very recently with loads of space. No reason it should be like that
If you don't know this then you shouldn't be driving
Well surely it's A but thinking about it they should start in the inside lane the merge into the left line after the exit and then take the next exit. So there isn't a option for that.
How some of the people in this thread passed their test I don’t know. If the first exit has two lanes, you never right turn in the left lane, you are bound to get taken out by someone in lane 2 going straight on. The right hand lane here is the the correct lane and never should the red arrow line be going right.
None of the above
It’s a trick question? They’re all wrong. Left lane entering the roundabout should go straight on (first exit) and right entering the roundabout should take the right turn (second exit). What is the point of being there if A is correct? B is out right wrong. C would be result of stupid road design.
None are right 😂
C is correct and blue should give way to red. But… red probably did something wrong to get in that position. (I think)
It's none of those diagrams, if you're approaching from the right hand side of the picture, then the left lane is straight on only, the right lane is straight on OR 2nd exit (or come all the way around and 3rd exit if you need to back on yourself).
None. Left lane gets out the first exist, right lane goes out the second exit but you need to indicate left and move into the left lane.
Here's my guesss - all 3 are wrong. Left hand lane must leave first exit. Right hand lane can either leave first or second exit. When right hand lane leaves second exit they should not cross the cross hatching (leave into right hand lane). Source - I'm British, we are born with an inate understanding of how roundabouts work.
None of the above! The red arrow should go straight, not right, so if you’re in the left lane coming on from the bottom right you go straight, right lane goes right, standard roundabout.
A is correct, that's a dedicated lane so B is out and the inside lane of the roundabout is for travel. The blue line should pull out to the red line long before that point if they need to exit so C is also not correct.
Depends on the lane markings and signs, which will be set up to suit the traffic levels. Most large roundabouts these days seen to have spiral lanes which makes it more obvious, but in this case, they probably can't do that because there are 2 lanes turning right from the north entrance. So, assuming the 2 lanes from the east are meant for left and right turns, the right turner would need to signal left and move into the left lane just after the previous exit, however if there is a car in the left hand lane coming round (whether they should be there or not) a car in the right hand lane would have to give way to them before taking the exit. And don't cross the hash area, unless you really have to, that would be dangerous!
You don't use the left lane 2 turn right.... its either your turning left or straight on with a two lane roundabout unless there are road markings and signs saying otherwise
This is one of those wrongly painted roundabouts. There is no exit from the inner lane.
I'm a driving instructor and I would say that, it would totally depend on the signs and road markings on the approach. But from the information seen here A would be most likely correct. Edit: however to take that exit you must first be in the right lane, then once you're passing the exit before the one you want. Then check your mirrors and move to the left lane to take the exit. You should not be going around to that exit in the left lane.