You are driving on a two-lane approach towards a standard four-arm roundabout and plan to take the first exit to the left. In what order should you carry out the following driving actions from initial approach to completing the exit?
- 1Check your mirrors, apply the left-turn indicator, and position the vehicle in the left-hand lane on approach.
- 2Adjust your speed and give priority to traffic circulating or approaching from your right at the give way line.
- 3Join the circulatory carriageway, keeping strictly in the left-hand lane while maintaining the left-turn signal.
- 4Check your nearside mirror and blind spot for vulnerable road users as you exit onto the new road.
Answer
The correct sequence begins with checking mirrors, signalling left, and choosing the left approach lane, followed by giving way to the right at the give way line, then circulating in the left lane with the left signal active, and finally checking the nearside mirror and blind spot upon exiting.
Safe negotiation of a roundabout when taking the first exit follows the structured driving routine: early lane positioning and left signalling on approach (Rule 186), assessing priority from the right at the give way line (Rule 185), maintaining the left-hand circulatory lane with signal continuous, and conducting final nearside observations while exiting into the new road.
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Key Concept
Procedures and lane discipline for turning left at standard roundabouts under UK Highway Code Rules 185 and 186.
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