Navigating Roundabouts Safely :

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Highway Code Rule 187

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Rule 187 ↗
In all cases watch out for and give plenty of room to

pedestrians who may be crossing the approach and exit roads
traffic crossing in front of you on the roundabout, especially vehicles intending to leave by the next exit
traffic which may be straddling lanes or positioned incorrectly
motorcyclists
long vehicles (including those towing trailers). These might have to take a different course or straddle lanes either approaching or on the roundabout because of their length. Watch out for their signals.

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Navigating Roundabouts Safely :

Rule 187 Essentials

VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

Pedestrians Near Entrances and Exits

TRAFFIC FLOW HAZARDS

LONG VEHICLES AND TRAILERS

Vehicles Crossing Your Path

Anticipate Unusual Courses

Pedestrians

Always watch for and give plenty of room to pedestrians who may be crossing the approach roads or the exit roads .

LANE Positionts

Be alert for traffic crossing in front of you on the roundabout , with a specific focus on vehicles intending to leave by the next exit .

Watch for Signals

Long vehicles may need to take a different path or straddle lanes both when approaching and while on the roundabout due to their length .

Motorcyclists: Motorcyclists are smaller and herder to see ; ensure you provide them with ample space as they navigate the junction .

INCORRECT LANE POSITIONING

Watch out for traffic that may be straddling lanes or is clearly positioned incorrectly for their intended destination .

Pay close attention to the indicators of long vehicles and those tewing trailers , as their signals provide vital clues to their intended path through the lanes .