Turning right from a dual carriageway
Follow the normal procedure and move into the right-hand lane. If there is a deceleration lane, move into it.
At the junction, turn into the median space and wait for a safe gap in traffic.
When it is safe to do so, finish your turn and move into the left-hand lane of the road you are entering.
Roundabouts
Not every roundabout is the same. They are different shapes and sizes and can have different numbers of exits. Some are controlled by traffic lights. Regardless of the size of roundabouts, the general rules below must be applied.
The purpose of a roundabout is to: reduce delays – traffic flows smoothly compared to the stop and go traffic at normal intersections such as at traffic lights; significantly reduce the risk of collisions; and reduce pollution – emissions from vehicles on roundabouts are less than they would be at traffic light junctions.
Golden rule
This ‘golden rule’ should help motorists to drive safely at any roundabout regardless of the number of exits:
Think of the roundabout as a clock.
If taking any exit from the 6 o’clock to the 12 o’clock position, motorists should generally approach in the left-hand lane.
If taking any exit between the 12 o’clock to the 6 o’clock positions, motorists should generally approach in the right-hand lane.
If there are road markings showing you what lane you should be in, follow those directions. Traffic conditions might sometimes mean you have to take a different approach but, in the main, the ‘golden rule’ will help you to drive safely on almost any roundabout.