“Roundabouts allow traffic from different roads to merge or cross without necessarily having to stop. They come in different shapes and sizes, ranging from small mini-roundabouts to large, complex roundabouts. The vast majority of roundabouts are controlled by give way lines, however some roundabouts are controlled by traffic lights and others with traffic light control only at peak periods.
Whatever the roundabout type you are approaching, you will use the mirrors-signal-manoeuvre routine that you have learned in other junction lessons.
In many respects, roundabouts will be easier than other junctions as you will normally only have to give way to traffic from one direction.
When you reach the single broken white line that controls the entry to the roundabout, however you will still need to keep an awareness of what’s happening all around. Look out for traffic lights or other road markings that might indicate that the priority rules are different.
During this lesson, we will look at turning left at roundabouts, going ahead at roundabouts, turning right at roundabouts, mini-roundabouts, other roundabout situations and roundabouts during your driving test.”
