At roundabouts:
- slow down as you come up to the roundabout and be prepared to give way
- be in the correct lane for where you want to go
- give way to all vehicles that will cross your path from your right as you enter the roundabout
- slow down - even going straight ahead involves changes of direction that could cause you to roll over
- be aware that you may need to use both lanes to make a turn.
If you are turning left at the first exit of a roundabout:
- signal left as you come up to the roundabout.
If you are are going straight through a roundabout:
- don’t signal as you come up to the roundabout
- signal left as you pass the exit before the one you wish to take. At some small roundabouts, it may not be possible to give three seconds warning, but it is courteous to give as much indication as you can.
What are the give way rules?
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Road users must stop or give way as necessary at Stop signs, Give Way signs and traffic signals.
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If you are turning, give way to all vehicles not turning. Note: if you are leaving the path of a marked centre line, you are deemed to be turning and must give way to vehicles that are following the centre line.
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If you are turning right, give way to all vehicles coming towards you including those turning left. Note: this applies if both vehicles are facing no signs or signals or the same signs or signals.
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At a T-intersection or driveway, traffic on a terminating road (bottom of the T) must give way to all vehicles on a continuing road (top of the T).
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In all other situations, give way to all vehicles coming from your right, eg at a crossroad controlled by traffic signals, when the signals have failed and all approaches have flashing yellow lights.
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If you are travelling more than halfway around a roundabout:
- signal right as you come up to the roundabout
- signal left as you pass the exit before the one you wish to take.
Look out for cyclists who may find it difficult to maintain a turn signal on a roundabout and are exempt from the requirement to signal.
