You are approaching a standard multi-lane roundabout and plan to take the first exit to turn left. According to The Highway Code, in what sequence should you execute these actions?
- 1Check your interior mirror and nearside (left) door mirror.
- 2Signal left and position your vehicle in the left-hand lane on approach.
- 3Adjust your speed, select the appropriate gear, and assess traffic from your right at the give way line.
- 4Enter the roundabout in the left-hand lane, maintaining your left signal until you have cleared the exit.
Answer
Check interior and nearside mirrors, then signal left and position in the left-hand lane, then adjust speed and assess traffic from the right, and finally enter in the left-hand lane while maintaining the left signal until cleared.
The correct procedure adheres to the standard MSPSL (Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed, Look) routine combined with Highway Code Rules 185 and 186. You must first check interior and nearside mirrors, then signal left and position in the left-hand lane on approach. Next, adjust your speed, select the proper gear, and yield to traffic from the right. Finally, enter the circulatory carriageway in the left lane, maintaining the left signal until the exit has been completely negotiated.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Executing the MSPSL routine and Highway Code rules when taking the first exit (turning left) at a roundabout.
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