Mastering the Roundabout : Essential Rules of Approach

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Highway Code Rule 185

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When reaching the roundabout you should

give priority to traffic approaching from your right, unless directed otherwise by signs, road markings or traffic lights
check whether road markings allow you to enter the roundabout without giving way. If so, proceed, but still look to the right before joining
watch out for all other road users already on the roundabout; be aware they may not be signalling correctly or at all
look forward before moving off to make sure traffic in front has moved off.

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Mastering the Roundabout : Essential Rules of Approach

Approaching and Giving Way

Critical Observations

Watch All Other Road Users

Give Priority to the Right

Unless signs , road markings , or traffic lights indicate otherwise , you must yield to traffic approaching from your right .

Check Road Markings

Before stopping , check if road markings allow you to enter the roundabout without giving way ; if so , proceed while still looking right .

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Be vigilant of traffic Road Users

Be vigilant of traffic already on the roundabout , as other drivers may signal incorrectly or fail to signal at all .

Look Forward Before Moving Off

Always check that the vehicle in front of you has actualiy moved off before you accelerate to join the roundabout .