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According to The Official Highway Code, a driver planning to turn right (taking an exit past 12 o'clock) at a standard multi-lane roundabout must execute a precise sequence of observation, signaling, and lane positioning. In what chronological sequence should the driver carry out the following actions from approach to exiting the junction?

  1. 1Check mirrors, signal right, and position the vehicle in the right-hand lane on approach.
  2. 2Give way to traffic approaching from the right on the circulatory carriageway before crossing the give way line.
  3. 3Enter the roundabout, stay in the right-hand lane, and keep the right indicator active while circulating.
  4. 4Check the interior and left exterior mirrors, then signal left immediately after passing the exit prior to the intended one.
  5. 5Manoeuvre smoothly towards the exit lane, leaving the roundabout and cancelling the indicator.

Answer

The correct chronological sequence begins with checking mirrors, signaling right, and positioning in the right-hand lane on approach, followed by giving way to traffic from the right at the give way line, entering and maintaining the right-hand lane with the right indicator active, checking mirrors and indicating left immediately after passing the exit before the intended one, and finally manoeuvring safely off the roundabout into the exit.
Under Highway Code Rule 186, turning right requires the driver to approach in the right-hand lane while signaling right. At the junction, priority is given to traffic approaching from the right (Rule 185). Once circulating in the inner lane with the right indicator maintained, the driver checks mirrors and changes the signal to the left only after passing the exit immediately preceding the target exit, before cleanly exiting and cancelling the signal.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Perform the approach routine by checking mirrors, signaling right, and adopting the right-hand approach lane.
Vehicle is positioned safely and communicates intention early to surrounding road users.
Highway Code Rule 186 requires signaling right and approaching in the right-hand lane unless road markings indicate otherwise.
2
Assess traffic on the circulatory carriageway and give way to vehicles approaching from the offside (right).
Safe entry gap is identified without impeding circulating traffic.
Highway Code Rule 185 dictates giving priority to traffic approaching from the right at roundabouts.
3
Join the roundabout and stay in the right-hand lane, keeping the right turn indicator flashing.
Vehicle follows the inner perimeter of the central island safely.
Maintaining lane discipline and continuous signaling informs other drivers of continued circulation.
4
Check the main interior mirror and nearside (left) mirror, then switch the indicator from right to left immediately after passing the exit just before the intended turn.
Road users waiting at subsequent entry points and following vehicles receive clear notice of the intention to exit.
Highway Code Rule 186 specifies signaling left after passing the exit before the intended exit.
5
Guide the vehicle across to the exit road, check blind spots if changing lanes, and cancel the direction indicator.
Vehicle successfully leaves the roundabout and resumes normal driving position.
Signals must be cancelled promptly once the manoeuvre is completed to avoid misleading others.

Key Concept

Highway Code Rule 186 procedure for turning right at a roundabout
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