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Rules of the Road

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Junctions and roundabouts

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Approaching a roundabout

Conditions at roundabouts may vary. When you are coming up to a

roundabout, look for directional arrows, road markings or signs which might be indicating which lane you should use for the exit you’re taking.

Move into the correct lane in good time. Use the 12 o’clock ‘golden rule’ to help you plan a safe course of action unless road signs or road markings indicate otherwise.

Treat the roundabout as a junction. You must yield to traffic coming from the right or traffic already on the roundabout, but keep moving if the way is clear.

Making a left turn

Approach in the left-hand lane, indicate ‘left’ as you approach, and continue until you have taken the left exit.

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