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Single-Lane Roundabouts
September 30, 2022 at 4:43 PM
TURNING LEFT AT A SINGLE-LANE ROUNDABOUT
When approaching a single-lane roundabout and turning left, the first thing we should do is check our rear vision mirror. We will do this well before the intersection, so we are aware of what’s behind us. After that, we look ahead and anticipate what’s happening up ahead. While we are doing that, we indicate to the left and start to slow down early, so we have plenty of time to anticipate the traffic situation ahead. We follow the centre line of the road on the approach, keeping about half a meter from the centre line. We approach the intersection at a speed that allows us to stop safely, but at the same time anticipate the traffic and go if it is safe to do so. Normally a roundabout is controlled by a Give way sign. We look to see if there is any traffic coming from the right or oncoming that is going to cross our path from the right. It’s important we look for other driver’s indicators. We also try and make eye contact with other drivers to see where they are looking and to help us work out where they are going. The approaching speed of the other driver may also help us to decide where they are going. Ideally, we don’t stop unnecessarily, but sometimes we may not be sure where the other driver is going. Once it’s safe to go, we accelerate lightly and turn the wheel. We focus on where we want the car to go. We accelerate more as the car straightens up, but only if it is safe to do so. We have a good look ahead to scan/ search for any information that is given to us. Once we are settled, we can check the rear vision mirror to see what’s behind us.
TURNING RIGHT AT A SINGLE-LANE ROUNDABOUT
When approaching a single-lane roundabout and turning right, the first thing we should do is check our rear vision mirror. We will do this well before the intersection, so we are aware of what’s behind us. After that, we look ahead and anticipate what’s happening up ahead. While we are doing that, we indicate to the right and start to slow down early, so we have plenty of time to anticipate the traffic situation ahead. We follow the centre line of the road on the approach, keeping about half a meter from the centre line. We approach the intersection at a speed that allows us to stop safely, but at the same time anticipate the traffic and go if it is safe to do so. Normally a roundabout is controlled by a Give way sign. We look to see if there is any traffic coming from the right or oncoming that is going to cross our path from the right. It’s important we look for other driver’s indicators. We also try and make eye contact with other drivers to see where they are looking and to help us work out where they are going. The approaching speed of the other driver may also help us to decide where they are going. Ideally, we don’t stop unnecessarily, but sometimes we may not be sure where the other driver is going. Once it’s safe to go, we accelerate lightly and focus on where we want the car to go. We keep the speed down, because we have a sharp turn to make. Once we come alongside the second exit, we indicate to the left, to let the oncoming traffic know that we are leaving the roundabout. We accelerate more as the car straightens up, but only if it is safe to do so. We have a good look ahead to scan/ search for any information that is given to us. Once we are settled, we can check the rear vision mirror to see what’s behind us.
GOING STRAIGHT AT A SINGLE-LANE ROUNDABOUT
When approaching a single-lane roundabout and going straight, the first thing we should do is check our rear vision mirror. We will do this well before the intersection, so we are aware of what’s behind us. After that, we look ahead and anticipate what’s happening up ahead. While we are doing that, we start to slow down early, so we have plenty of time to anticipate the traffic situation ahead. We follow the centre line of the road on the approach, keeping about half a meter from the centre line. We approach the intersection at a speed that allows us to stop safely, but at the same time anticipate the traffic and go if it is safe to do so. Normally a roundabout is controlled by a Give way sign. We look to see if there is any traffic coming from the right or oncoming that is going to cross our path from the right. It’s important we look for other driver’s indicators. We also try and make eye contact with other drivers to see where they are looking and to help us work out where they are going. The approaching speed of the other driver may also help us to decide where they are going. Ideally, we don’t stop unnecessarily, but sometimes we may not be sure where the other driver is going. Once it’s safe to go, we accelerate lightly and focus on where we want the car to go. Once we come alongside the first exit, we indicate to the left, to let the oncoming traffic know that we are leaving the roundabout. We accelerate more as the car straightens up, but only if it is safe to do so. We have a good look ahead to scan/ search for any information that is given to us. Once we are settled, we can check the rear vision mirror to see what’s behind us.
DOING A U-TURN AT A SINGLE-LANE ROUNDABOUT
When approaching a single-lane roundabout and doing a U-turn, the first thing we should do is check our rear vision mirror. We will do this well before the intersection, so we are aware of what’s behind us. After that, we look ahead and anticipate what’s happening up ahead. While we are doing that, we indicate to the right and start to slow down early, so we have plenty of time to anticipate the traffic situation ahead. We follow the centre line of the road on the approach, keeping about half a meter from the centre line. We approach the intersection at a speed that allows us to stop safely, but at the same time anticipate the traffic and go if it is safe to do so. Normally a roundabout is controlled by a Give way sign. We look to see if there is any traffic coming from the right or oncoming that is going to cross our path from the right. It’s important we look for other driver’s indicators. We also try and make eye contact with other drivers to see where they are looking and to help us work out where they are going. The approaching speed of the other driver may also help us to decide where they are going. Ideally, we don’t stop unnecessarily, but sometimes we may not be sure where the other driver is going. Once it’s safe to go, we accelerate lightly and focus on where we want the car to go. We keep the speed down, because we have a sharp turn to make. Once we come alongside the third exit, we indicate to the left, to let the oncoming traffic know that we are leaving the roundabout. We accelerate more as the car straightens up, but only if it is safe to do so. We have a good look ahead to scan/ search for any information that is given to us. Once we are settled, we can check the rear vision mirror to see what’s behind us.
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