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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Unless there are signs saying otherwise, it is the left lane for left and straight on, right lane for going right. There are some hidden meanings on a roundabout sign too but not many know them  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Yep! I had someone approach in the right hand lane of a dual carriageway (I was in left to go straight on) and they turned into me as they wanted to go left. Claimed I was in the wrong, their solicitors even threatened me with court which I said yes, let’s go... needless to say they never turned up |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What if it's only got 1 lane off to left and 1 straight on. I've seen a lot of drivers get that one round their neck on a roundabout near us and cut you off by going in left hand lane when they should be on the right approaching the roundabout.
You sort of know when they are going to do it but it's very irritating when they do. |
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By *lsieWoman
over a year ago
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"A few things which I find very annoying
1) which lane should you be in to go straight on
2) which lane to go right
3) when should you indicate or not in most cases.."
Lol most people in the left lane go right at roundabouts |
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By *tella Heels OP TV/TS
over a year ago
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"Unless there are signs saying otherwise, it is the left lane for left and straight on, right lane for going right. There are some hidden meanings on a roundabout sign too but not many know them "
Ohh trust me I know, Shane most drivers don’t |
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By *tella Heels OP TV/TS
over a year ago
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"A few things which I find very annoying
1) which lane should you be in to go straight on
2) which lane to go right
3) when should you indicate or not in most cases..
Lol most people in the left lane go right at roundabouts"
Especially in major cities
Once pulled up at a junction on or around A102 Leytonstone area guy at traffic lights in right lane turned left in front of me, I was in middle lane, how I missed him I’ll never know |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yep! I had someone approach in the right hand lane of a dual carriageway (I was in left to go straight on) and they turned into me as they wanted to go left. Claimed I was in the wrong, their solicitors even threatened me with court which I said yes, let’s go... needless to say they never turned up"
Was the left turn going in to a two lane road? If so they can but obviously need to make sure it is safe to do so |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What if it's only got 1 lane off to left and 1 straight on. I've seen a lot of drivers get that one round their neck on a roundabout near us and cut you off by going in left hand lane when they should be on the right approaching the roundabout.
You sort of know when they are going to do it but it's very irritating when they do."
Are there clear markings on the road? Shouldn't happen if there are |
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Worrying that people are out driving without knowing the basics like this.
Yesterday had me witness mr magoo start in the left lane and stay in the left lane all the way around the roundabout past 3 exits to leave by the road he'd entered the roundabout by.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Worrying that people are out driving without knowing the basics like this.
Yesterday had me witness mr magoo start in the left lane and stay in the left lane all the way around the roundabout past 3 exits to leave by the road he'd entered the roundabout by.
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Can be done if the roundabout allows and they were indicating correctly, all down to the roundabout sign |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If the lane you want is at 1 oclock or more you need the right lane. 12 oclock middle lane or left. Before 12 oclock left lane. Hope that helps"
True in most cases and a good rule to follow, but always pay attention to the roundabout signs and road markings too, there’s one near me that’s left lane to make a turn that’s after 1 o clock. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I treat roundabouts like junctions
On approach if you want to go right stay in the right hand lane and indicate to say so, switching to left indicate when you want to turn off
If you want to go first left then go in the left hand lane and indicate on appoach, if second left dont indicate til you pass first turn off..
Simple |
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People who don't indicate wind me up. I can often drive home behind someone for 5-10 miles, going over numerous roundabouts & not see them indicate once. Its usually an Audi, BMW or Prius..
Another decline in moral standards? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I treat roundabouts like junctions
On approach if you want to go right stay in the right hand lane and indicate to say so, switching to left indicate when you want to turn off
If you want to go first left then go in the left hand lane and indicate on appoach, if second left dont indicate til you pass first turn off..
Simple "
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"What if it's only got 1 lane off to left and 1 straight on. I've seen a lot of drivers get that one round their neck on a roundabout near us and cut you off by going in left hand lane when they should be on the right approaching the roundabout.
You sort of know when they are going to do it but it's very irritating when they do.
Are there clear markings on the road? Shouldn't happen if there are"
but it does happen .not many bother to look at markings or directional arrows . there's another awful problem ... How many treat a mini roundabout or a roundabout painted on the ground actually as a roundabout . I wonder what they get taught these days as some dont seem to have any clue whatsoever |
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I hate that sometimes it’s the left lane to go left or straight on, but sometimes it’s the left lane only to turn left, and you can’t see the arrows on the road til the last minute...
Google Maps is pretty good these days for showing that info though. |
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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago
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Indicate what your intention is going to be when you enter. A left or tight turn.
And ALWAYS indicate your fucking intention to leave the roundabout.
If you don’t, when I’m minister for transport I’m introducing tilt and turn roundabouts. If you don’t indicate your intention you can’t get off. It just tilts you and you keep going round until you eventually learn to FUCKING INDICATE
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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago
the right frame of mind -London |
"Indicate what your intention is going to be when you enter. A left or tight turn.
And ALWAYS indicate your fucking intention to leave the roundabout.
If you don’t, when I’m minister for transport I’m introducing tilt and turn roundabouts. If you don’t indicate your intention you can’t get off. It just tilts you and you keep going round until you eventually learn to FUCKING INDICATE
Lex"
Are they anywhere near as bad as those pesky tilt and turn windows -I have visions of the mechanism becoming decoupled at the wrong moment and then forcing those who indicate correctly to suddenly start questioning their sanity |
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