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The correct procedure:
Left lane = Straight over & Left
Right Lane = Right only (not straight over)
Here is a great flash animation that explains all:
http://www.dulas.net/on-the-road/roundabout.swf
This argument keeps coming around : http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21712&highlight=roundabout
I still maintain, and am CERTAIN was taught, that you may, on a 2-lane r'about, go straight over from the right (fast lane to fast lane) without problems. I have yet to be pulled by the Fuzz for this, tho when I do I will be most interested to hear their opinions... :D
If the straight on road is DC, then I reckon you can go straight on in both lanes. If it's single carriageway then reckon it's as Golders said :)
It seems most logical that the left hand lane is left only, the centre one is straight across only and the right hand one is straight across/right.
This way you never have potentially more that two cars side by side on the roundabout.
I remember it being taught as either.... and I usually take the right hand lane
the Highway code seems to agree
http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/17.shtml#160
on the cover of the old highway code,didnt it show an arrow on the inside lane that went over AND round the roundabout?I think the big probs occur when drivers try to swap about without using mirrors.
Originally posted by Starionman
This argument keeps coming around : http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21712&highlight=roundabout
I still maintain, and am CERTAIN was taught, that you may, on a 2-lane r'about, go straight over from the right (fast lane to fast lane) without problems. I have yet to be pulled by the Fuzz for this, tho when I do I will be most interested to hear their opinions... :D
Ditto
Originally posted by Jeff
If the straight on road is DC, then I reckon you can go straight on in both lanes. If it's single carriageway then reckon it's as Golders said :)
Yeah, I was referring to 2 laners. one lane there shouldn't be an issue and you've only got one lane to choose from
3 laners should be marked otherwise I@d agree that L-L C-straight and R-R is the way to do things.
As for 4 laners... please shoot me now - I hate them!
The Highway code was changed in 1999.
It used to be either lane for straight on, but it has now changed.
I agree about the dual carriageway ones though.
Actual_Ben_Taylor
10-01-2003, 13:22
If you are coming off the roundabout onto a single carriageway then I agree with Golders...
Papa Lazarou
10-01-2003, 13:27
Certain roundabouts seem to be designed for the left lane turning left only (even if the road isn't marked as such).
I thought (was taught) that is was left for left and straight on, and right for right only, UNLESS there were arrows painted on the road to advise otherwise..
Not that I don't use either lane.. what's the point of all this power if you never use it?? ;)
Nah you've all got it wrong, the correct proceedure is to use whichever lane gets you most sideways - there you go, sorted :D
PazzaAE86
10-01-2003, 14:02
Originally posted by Jacko
Nah you've all got it wrong, the correct proceedure is to use whichever lane gets you most sideways - there you go, sorted :D
He aint lying.
Paz
Nathan_200sx
10-01-2003, 14:19
Originally posted by John_P
I thought (was taught) that is was left for left and straight on, and right for right only, UNLESS there were arrows painted on the road to advise otherwise..
Same here, but only for single track roads, dual carrigeways allow you to use either lane, unless marked differnt. where's dogimaflob the driving instructer on here gone? he should be able to settle this.
Iain s14
10-01-2003, 17:03
You can use either lane to go straight on, unless road markings/signs state otherwise. Had that question on a driving test for my police class1 licence (i'm not a copper though!):)
Speaking as somebody who has designed road markings in the past, I agree with Iain. I am still involved with Highway design although not much traffic management these days.
barryjdart
10-01-2003, 19:36
If the road is two lanes in and two lanes out (dual carriageway or without central reservation) you would generally use the left hand lane to go straight ahead (unless road markings say otherwise) but you MAY use the right hand lane in and out if the traffic is heavy. The main thing is to keep to your lane both in, around and out. And watch out for those that "cut" the roundabout. That is what the Driving Standards Agency and the Highway Code say. Of course, if the roundabout is clear why not use advanced driving techniques. I.e. "straight line" it.:D :D :D :D :D
Barry
DSA ADI (Cars)
Tricky-Ricky
10-01-2003, 19:51
I know of at least three roundeabouts that come from DC to single track with no markings to tell you and you can't see!!!:eek: :confused:
barryjdart
10-01-2003, 21:22
If in doubt, use the left hand lane.:) :) :)
Martin T
10-01-2003, 21:44
Personally I dont give a f*ck which lane I'm supposed to be in if i'm going straight ahead, and allmost allways go in the right lane to avoid getting stuck behind some dopey tw@ thats too scared to pull out if they can see another car on the road!
Thats the one type of driver I that p*sses me off the most - slow fools that waste my time by taking ages.
Nismo_Freak
11-01-2003, 03:08
Now... say I was to import myself along with a lovely 3/4 ton Chevy Suburban w/ 2 ft' lift kit, mud tires, grill guard w/ lovely steel pipe bumper, and some spares on the roof. Would I then have to pay attention to avoid running over you Brits in mini cars?
Iain s14
11-01-2003, 08:46
I drive a moded chevy suburban at work, gotta be careful for the little cars, a micra roof is at the same hight as the bonnet on the chevy!:)
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