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Difficulty: MediumRoundabouts

You are approaching a standard roundabout on a road with two approach lanes. You plan to take the second exit, which continues straight ahead, and there are no lane markings or road signs indicating otherwise. Which approach lane should you select, and when should you indicate?

  1. A
    Approach in the right-hand lane while indicating right, then cancel the indicator when level with the first exit
  2. B
    Approach in the left-hand lane while signalling left continuously from before the give way line until exiting
  3. Approach in the left-hand lane without indicating on approach, then indicate left after passing the first exitAnswer
  4. D
    Approach in the right-hand lane without indicating, then move quickly across to the nearside lane immediately upon entering the roundabout

Answer

Select the left-hand lane on approach without indicating, maintain lane position on the roundabout, and indicate left immediately after passing the first exit.
According to Highway Code Rule 186, when taking an intermediate exit straight ahead on a standard roundabout without directional lane arrows, drivers should normally approach in the left-hand lane, avoid signalling on approach, stay in that lane on the circulatory carriageway, and signal left after passing the exit prior to the one they want.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the junction layout and determine the appropriate lane on approach for continuing straight ahead.
Unless road signs or markings indicate otherwise, the left-hand lane is the standard lane for taking an intermediate exit straight ahead.
Rule 186 of The Highway Code specifies using the left-hand lane for intermediate exits straight ahead to maintain predictable traffic flow.
2
Determine approach signalling requirements.
No signal is applied on initial approach.
Signalling left would mislead other drivers into thinking you are taking the first exit, while signalling right would imply taking a right-hand exit.
3
Apply the exit signal at the correct location.
Signal left after passing the exit immediately preceding the second exit.
Signalling left after passing the first exit clearly informs waiting traffic at subsequent entrances of your intention to leave at the second exit.

Key Concept

Highway Code Rule 186 - Lane discipline and signal timing for intermediate roundabout exits
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