Which Lane At Roundabouts? | Learn to drive: Intermediate skills

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
  • Knowing which lane to use at roundabouts is a really important skill if we want to be safe on the roads. In this video we will show you which lane you should normally use, and also how to spot when you may need to use a different lane.
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Komentáře • 261

  • @darthhammer1475
    @darthhammer1475 Před 5 lety +161

    Sometimes there are no signs and the road markings can be blocked by other drivers so it’s not driver error it’s the council doing a shit job

  • @babygirl4039
    @babygirl4039 Před 6 lety +45

    thank you for this! I passed a year ago but didnt drive after a few months after passing but now I have started driving again , I forgot a few things about roundabouts
    but this has helped! thank you!❤️

  • @vybzbev7684
    @vybzbev7684 Před 6 lety +54

    This is the so confusing part on my lesson I struggle with. Going to watch this video 3 times daily until my next lesson to see if I can get this right.

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 6 lety +5

      Ha - thanks for all the views!

    • @oliviajack2625
      @oliviajack2625 Před 6 lety +6

      As the video says, it's all about getting the approach speed /gear right , good observations re. the correct lane positioning for your exit, watching where you steer and scanning for traffic to your right , then acting on what you see i.e. slowing / stopping according to the other drivers on your right and ahead of you perhaps turning right in front of you. Enter the r,about when safe and carefully stay in your lane, mirrors and signal to leave the r.bout. Good luck.

    • @aamnabaloch3045
      @aamnabaloch3045 Před 5 lety

      Vybz Bev ll

    • @ramraja4734
      @ramraja4734 Před 5 lety

      Olivia Jack you sound like my driving instructor lol
      Loved your way ❤️❤️

    • @aweskeyfitnes8426
      @aweskeyfitnes8426 Před 5 lety

      That is helpfully thanks

  • @chloerowe523
    @chloerowe523 Před 5 lety +78

    I passed yesterday with 1 driving fault

  • @lucaswolfe4629
    @lucaswolfe4629 Před 3 lety +6

    I discovered this issue after i passed my test and went on unfamiliar roads it can shatter your confidence in driving on paper it's easy but in reality a good percentage of road markings are rubbish they aren't clearly marked up and easily visible I'm stumped with the situation and what to do

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 3 lety

      If there are no visible road markings, we would stick with the default lane choices as shown in The Highway Code. 👍🏼

  • @missy_moo8998
    @missy_moo8998 Před 5 lety +8

    Brilliant video. I'm starting my driving test all over after failing my practical.. I've always hated roundabouts from the beginning because I never understood them and got scared approaching. but I'm slowly starting to enjoy them :)

  • @Jj-ws3em
    @Jj-ws3em Před 5 lety +10

    I passed my driving test yesterday with 5 minors and your videos have really helped me with roundabouts. Thank you!!!

  • @sandrasolomon6937
    @sandrasolomon6937 Před 5 lety +12

    Thank you so much for your videos. Although I had a good instructor, your video helped me tremendously and I passed today. Many thanks

  • @kernow9324
    @kernow9324 Před 7 lety +33

    I'm learning so much from you two and cannot wait to put it into practise. Bless you! x

  • @stew9stew
    @stew9stew Před 7 lety +12

    much challenging examples - - excellent tutorial!

  • @comrade__945
    @comrade__945 Před 4 lety +2

    Bury St Edmunds views.
    Passed my test in 2017 in this town.
    Very informative.

  • @rinaadam2235
    @rinaadam2235 Před 7 lety +25

    many thanks for your video I passed my driving test today and I got it

  • @abif4871
    @abif4871 Před 5 lety +10

    Hi, this may sound odd but my particular issue with roundabouts is actually staying in the correct lane at bigger and more complex roundabouts, once I am on it. I observe the signs in advance, adjust my speed, wait for a gap etc and start off in the correct lane but I have a tendency to get confused with the lane markings and drift across to another lane accidentally because of all the white lines everywhere :'). For example, I will be aiming for straight ahead at a big roundabout and be in the left lane (correct lane for argument's sake) but somehow get confused and end up in the middle lane? This is one of the major things holding me back and may affect the safety of others as well as my chances of passing the practical test in a few week's time. Does anyone have any suggestions to help with this? Thank you xx

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 5 lety

      Large roundabouts can be more difficult than smaller ones for a few reasons - but the biggest tip we can give is to use the traffic sign before the roundabout to understand the layout. Then we can ‘count’ around the exits so we know where our exit is. This video might help: Large Roundabouts | Learn to drive: Intermediate skills czcams.com/video/_CLxQdx1e7s/video.html

  • @Kresnov
    @Kresnov Před 2 lety

    Excellent video, as an HGV driver I spend more time sat at roundabouts trying to guess which way most cars are going due to the lack of indication and correct lane discipline. Drives me potty.

  • @TheYamiJK
    @TheYamiJK Před 5 lety +2

    Lanes confused me because it always felt each roundabout had its own set of rules but this makes a lot of sense, thanks for the clear up.

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 5 lety

      Glad you found the video useful. Maybe also watch our other video 'Roundabout Land Discipline' if you haven't already?

  • @johnayres2303
    @johnayres2303 Před rokem

    I live near a roundabout which has no direction arrow markings. I use the left lane to go ‘straight on’. My definition of straight on here is to continue on the same road. In reality it is not straight on but round to the right a little, Considering a clock face, I enter the roundabout at 6.00 and leave at 1.00. It is certainly not the left or right turn on the roundabout. Occasionally like today, I have some one next to me in the right line, expecting me to turn left, even though I’m not indicating. He was going ‘straight on’ he overtook me on the roundabout then brake checked me and gesticulated at me. I feel I was correct here.

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před rokem

      In our opinion it’s safest to follow the directions on the sign before the roundabout. However there is always the chance that another driver crosses the roundabout in a different way. Whether they are right or wrong, look out for this happening again and always avoid driving beside them. Drive defensively!

  • @dariowiter3078
    @dariowiter3078 Před 3 lety

    I just discovered this channel recently and I must say that the videos present here are clear, concise, easy to understand, and highly instructive. Plus, the lady narrator is quite pleasant to hear and has lovely voice and accent. 👍😀

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks and welcome!

    • @dariowiter3078
      @dariowiter3078 Před 3 lety

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool You're welcome! I must apologize to you for having to relike my comment earlier, but when I first got the message about you liking my comment, I noticed that I forgot to include the word "hear," so I had to insert it in and your like disappeared. Sorry about that! 🙂

  • @scopex2749
    @scopex2749 Před 6 dny

    I have been driving safely for over 40 years. But I work near Heathrow and have to turn RIGHT onto the M25 on a three lane roundabout. I still to this day wondeer if I AM in the correct lane or the other drivers are? I usually use the MIDDLE lane (which is OK to go straight on OR RIGHT) . Only to have drivers in the RIGHT lane suddenly cut across my (middle) lane to exit at the 3rd exit (M25). However some drivers do try to turn RIGHT from the 3rd lane only to find they have to go all the way around the roundabout AGAIN to exit to the M25 anti clockwise! VERY confusing. I also used to live in Swindon - home of the infamous (magic roundabout) I used ths for YEARS with out issue. You should cover this one day to teach new drivers. Once you have done it once ITS EASY. Thank You.

  • @fishsauce7497
    @fishsauce7497 Před 6 lety +8

    That is the bloody confusing thing! When turning right you mentioned to smoothly change the lane to outer one from middle, however later you mentioned changing lanes in roundabout is dangerous.

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 6 lety +4

      When turning right we will need to change lanes before taking our exit - this is fine. However if there are two straight ahead lanes at a larger roundabout then it would be dangerous to change lanes with other traffic beside us.

    • @jac1793
      @jac1793 Před 6 lety +2

      Continuing from this...
      if there are 2 straight ahead lanes - I am going straight ahead and another car adjacent to me is also going straight ahead. Should i 'expect' them to exit into the new right hand lane on the road? If they also wish to exit on the new left hand lane following the second exit and they are still adjacent to me, who has right of way seeing as one of us will be cut up depending on who gets in front of who first?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 6 lety

      When there are two straight ahead lanes, traffic should stay in their lane as they cross the roundabout. So traffic approaching in the left lane should stay in the outer lane of the roundabout and leave into the left lane afterwards, and traffic approaching in the right lane should use the inner lane of the roundabout and leave into the right lane afterwards. In theory it 'should' be safe for traffic to do this side-by-side, but we prefer to stay just behind (or diagonal) the car in front of us in case they do a careless lane change.

    • @jac1793
      @jac1793 Před 6 lety

      Thanks for the reply, i guess i will just have to be proactive

    • @rina2418
      @rina2418 Před 5 lety +1

      Redblade ran over multiple times at that! I just passed my test, and big roundabouts are giving me nightmares. During driving lessons the instructors only teach you the simple roundabouts and then you get to real life situations afterwards feeling extremely anxious and out of depth because there’s multiple lanes and no actual lanes on the road!

  • @anyweespenceley6172
    @anyweespenceley6172 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very you are so good to explain I understand better because I’m from Thailand you are speak very clearly very helpful. Many Thanks

  • @wingit7602
    @wingit7602 Před 2 lety

    Im really glad i found this channel

  • @melodimelodi2750
    @melodimelodi2750 Před 4 lety +1

    I passed 17.1.2020 this video have helped me to be improved thanks .

  • @Snelkrdfswhbdsf
    @Snelkrdfswhbdsf Před 4 lety +2

    Extremely useful thanks

  • @bendrake4788
    @bendrake4788 Před 3 lety

    Will be useful on a roundabout with multiple lanes on a road near me

  • @adamrules01
    @adamrules01 Před 2 lety +1

    UK roundabouts are not fir for purpose. They make the assumption that road markings and signs will be maintained, and that people will be able to see and read those signs. They did not think about the user or accessibility when they designed this system 60 years ago

  • @CERTI0151
    @CERTI0151 Před 3 lety +1

    Driving test tomorrow. Wish me luck 😇

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 3 lety

      You can do it!

    • @CERTI0151
      @CERTI0151 Před 3 lety

      Advance Driving School Thank you! I passed with 3 minors :) I appreciate the help with the videos, I binge watched them all week leading up to my test!

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 3 lety

      @@CERTI0151 Well done! :-)

  • @perfumesrus7504
    @perfumesrus7504 Před 5 lety +1

    Passed my test today. Thank you so much. This video was a great help.

  • @wasdwasd609
    @wasdwasd609 Před 2 lety +2

    Roundabouts are interpreted completely different by various examiners. They vary so much, so nobody has a solid answer, I've never had a consistent answer talking to these so called professionals. Failed my test because he thought I was in the wrong lane. Got a refund because he was wrong but it doesn't change the result of the test and now I've gotta wait 5 months to even try again.
    Driving is so poorly examined, after you're able to drive properly, its pure, pure luck depending on what examiner you get and what happens on the road. Someone hits the back of you while you're at a stop? Fail. Two different speed signs up because they changed today, that's a 50/50 fail. So much luck involved its so stupid.

  • @Crystal2Castles
    @Crystal2Castles Před 3 lety +1

    Thankyou so much for these videos, so helpful

  • @caitlineveartist2264
    @caitlineveartist2264 Před 2 lety +1

    I recently got my first car and twice now I’ve taken the left lane to go straight ahead when there were no road marking and I’ve been beeped at twice because another driver has used the right lane to go straight ahead… 🤯

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 2 lety

      Does the road sign for the roundabout show the exit is at 12 o’clock? Or are there any small signs to show which lane to use?

    • @johnjephcote7636
      @johnjephcote7636 Před rokem

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool That is my point too, there are usually no signs to help except destinations. Not beeping but sudden dangerous overtaking and a dash of the overtaker to get to that one-lane exit before me.

  • @olaengland6980
    @olaengland6980 Před 4 lety +2

    I pass my driving test one month ago but I don't know why I still watching the video 🤦‍♀️

  • @ballybunion9
    @ballybunion9 Před 4 lety +1

    Very good! 👍 A video of the most common mistakes one is likely to see at a roundabout is not a bad idea, by the way.

  • @sarahhilton1028
    @sarahhilton1028 Před 6 lety +1

    very good video best one on lanes very simple and not to much information .

  • @dannyh_fitness
    @dannyh_fitness Před 11 měsíci

    I understand! Sometimes though I assume it’s straight on so I’m in the left lane but it’s actually slightly over to the right (1 o’clock) which confuses me then as technically it should be the right lane?!?! Which lane in this situation should I be in if there’s no signs?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 11 měsíci

      This video might help: Offset Roundabouts: czcams.com/video/r8UGFa3QuVc/video.html 👍🏼

  • @lulaharvey396
    @lulaharvey396 Před 5 lety +2

    Using this for my lesson today lol

  • @a.856
    @a.856 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you

  • @sea5205
    @sea5205 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video, thanks!

  • @mintiemojito
    @mintiemojito Před 5 lety +1

    When getting into the correct lane before the roundabout. Do you need to indicate when you’re going into the middle or right lane (when there are 3 lanes), or just drive straight in?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 5 lety +1

      We should always try to use the MSM (Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre) routine, so yes - indicate before changing lane, as it will help other traffic anticipate what we are about to do.

    • @johnjephcote7636
      @johnjephcote7636 Před rokem

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool I have a mini roundabout with only sharp left or straight on. A relative as passenger tells me to signal right the moment I have passed the left turn and have just entered the straight-on 'because the Highway Code says so'. Nobody signals right except him when already entering the straight on as there is no other turning available. I am just shouted down - but it seems a silly and pointless thing to do.

  • @chriskate7
    @chriskate7 Před 6 lety

    Realy good video. To the point, if people used these rules it would help on unmarked roundabouts

  • @angb1672
    @angb1672 Před 4 lety +1

    Do I need to check all of my mirrors on round abouts??

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 4 lety

      No, just check it’s safe before indicating or changing your road position 👍🏼

  • @renjiththomas8897
    @renjiththomas8897 Před 4 lety

    Passed first time today
    Thanks for the videos

  • @mihohong7650
    @mihohong7650 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much it’s very useful

  • @tutangdurac6575
    @tutangdurac6575 Před 5 lety +1

    am wondering if this is fine / correct as after a learner have more than 40 hours lessons and like to book for intensive driving course , the instructor said that the learner needed 40 hours lesson for one week , do you think this is acceptable?

  • @andrewlynham606
    @andrewlynham606 Před 5 lety

    Mmm. What about a small roundabout, 2 lanes entering the roundabout, no road markings or signs, only exits are left (9 o'clock) or straight ahead (12 o'clock) ? Now I would say, stick to left lane to turn left, or right lane to go straight ahead (remember, there is no exit at 3 o'clock).

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 5 lety

      We would stick to the normal lane choices, and only use the right lane for turning around the roundabout to go back where we came from.

  • @happyhedgehog6450
    @happyhedgehog6450 Před 3 lety

    Very useful, thanks.

  • @Near2Future
    @Near2Future Před 4 lety

    Only thing i don't understand is going straight ahead while in right lane. If the left lane is clear after the first exit, can i change over on the roandabout into the left lane as i approach 12 oclock second exit? Or is it not allowed? I'm just confused. Is it a MUST that you need to stay inside your lane? Or can you change while on the roadabout in the left lane. Like just like you would as a right turn if it's clear? Or it is you MUST stay in right lane until you've reached your exit while going straight?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 4 lety

      This video might help: Roundabout Lane Discipline: czcams.com/video/yArctgMCBks/video.html 👍🏼

  • @1107861214ali
    @1107861214ali Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video, thank you so much

  • @misstangshan95
    @misstangshan95 Před 2 lety

    What if you want to go straight ahead but there is only a left facing arrow in left lane and a right facing arrow in right lane? Use the left lane for going straight on?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, the left lane is the default choice for straight ahead - unless road markings or traffic signs say otherwise. 👍🏼

  • @AB43TV
    @AB43TV Před 4 lety +1

    If there are two "straight ahead lanes", does this always mean the exit will also have two lanes? If not, what if I am in the left lane trying to exit and someone slightly ahead of me in the right lane was trying to as well, we would both be trying to exit from two lanes into one. What would happen in that situation? Thanks!

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 4 lety

      Yes, if there are two lanes marked for straight ahead, there should be two lanes on the exit. In theory vehicles in the left lane should use the outer lane on the roundabout and exit on the left, and vehicles in the right lane should use the inner lane on the roundabout and exit on the right. However, since we can't trust other drivers it's best to stay behind the car in front in case they do something unpredictable.

    • @AB43TV
      @AB43TV Před 4 lety

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks!

  • @riccccccardo
    @riccccccardo Před 5 lety

    Someone recently crashed into me. In two lanes we was side by side. I moved off quicker. We was both entering a left 1st exit. The problem is his road markings said left only, which I knew from past experience it would and my lane was straight only. He broadsided me ramming my left rear passenger door doing major damage to the door and bumper. On scene the driver blamed me. But I pointed out to him he drove into me. My view is when he hit me he had a full view. I didn’t also. He should not of tried to merge from a one exit 2 lane exit from his left only lane into my straight only lane and if so don’t cause an accident as it’s very common to see people doing this move with two cars from left only and straight always coming very close to each other merging. Gipsy road London roundabout.

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 5 lety

      How annoying. This is exactly why we always try to keep away from other cars whenever possible!

    • @riccccccardo
      @riccccccardo Před 5 lety

      Tell me what you think bearing in mind at the time other driver that hit me was on left only lane and hit my left rear passenger side door. czcams.com/video/QJnjBw6e9MA/video.html

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 5 lety

      I'd say it was 50/50 - as you used a 'straight ahead' lane to turn left at the roundabout, and he tried to use a left turn lane to go straight ahead. I'd chalk it up to experience and try not to let it happen again.

    • @riccccccardo
      @riccccccardo Před 5 lety

      Advance Driving School he used a left only lane to go straight/right 🤔. At least I was going straight in the straight only lane. 🤔

  • @martyndaines1708
    @martyndaines1708 Před 6 lety

    Wish you would tell us what/when to indicate as well...as most people seem to not know!

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 6 lety

      We like to keep to one subject per video - so this one is all about the lanes. Try watching ‘Roundabouts for Beginners’ or ‘Signalling Correctly’ 👍🏼

  • @Becky_bb_xx
    @Becky_bb_xx Před rokem

    Do you have a video of big roundabouts operated by traffic-lights with four lanes

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před rokem

      Unfortunately not, as we don’t have any roundabouts like that where we live. Sorry!

  • @MrTNR
    @MrTNR Před 2 lety

    I wish that the great British public could learn how to use indicaters, on roundabouts it would be safer and quicker if they were used every time.

  • @johnjephcote7636
    @johnjephcote7636 Před rokem

    I often come to unmarked, two-lane roundabouts. If going straight ahead (2nd exit) I choose nearside lane but then I am overtaken by fast drivers in my blind spot using it as a get-past opportunity. If I take the outer lane to go straight ahead (2nd exit), they undertake me and I have to slow in case they decide to go for the 3rd exit. Which lane is best for a 2nd exit?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před rokem

      We always use the left lane wherever possible, as shown in this video: Roundabout Lane Discipline: czcams.com/video/yArctgMCBks/video.html 👍🏼

  • @pinayinuk
    @pinayinuk Před rokem

    thanks

  • @stevemaggers4900
    @stevemaggers4900 Před 5 lety

    Bastids in the left lane straight lining the roundabout when going straight across is a big issue. Clearly not using their mirrors.

  • @makimcalister444
    @makimcalister444 Před 4 lety +1

    I have my test tommorow! If the satnav says ‘cross the roundabout’, do you use the left lane, unless stated otherwise? as sometimes the exit straight ahead is a little past 12 o’clock and it confuses me!

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 4 lety

      The only way to decide is to look at the traffic sign and any road markings. Good luck 👍🏼

  • @washdrytvbyhotpointlover2009

    As the white van went wrong way onto the roundabout the van is hit full-on by the car

  • @Sage.....
    @Sage..... Před 5 lety

    When there's no road markings how you gonna know to use the right lane to go straight on if the left is left only ? This happend to me and the instructor was telling me to get into the right lane witch totally confused me as i only use the right to take the 3rd exit but at this roundabout straight on wasn't past 12 o clock and you normally only use the right lane if straight on is past 12 o clock. In other words if straight on is past 12 o clock you use the right lane, if not you take the left lane unless both lanes say you can go straight on.

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 5 lety

      The trouble with roundabouts is that there always seems to be a few that are the exception to the rule. In this case I would just ask your instructor to explain what he recommends.

  • @cillianmaher2523
    @cillianmaher2523 Před 5 lety +2

    Passed today🙌🏻

  • @rs1077
    @rs1077 Před 5 lety +2

    Roundabouts are confusing I struggle with them and I have my test in less than 4 weeks please pray for me

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 5 lety

      Good luck with your lessons, but remember that if you don’t master your roundabouts in time then it’s free to move your test to a later date.

    • @rs1077
      @rs1077 Před 5 lety

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool I'm going to take extra one hour lessons for things I'm weak on like roundabouts and trying to perfect my manoeuvre I've had lessons 3 months now and I want to get it over with asap my instructor was convinced that I was ready for my test but I myself don't think I am yet I have literally 21 days till my test and I really am hoping to pass first time

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 5 lety +1

      Just remember that the average person takes about 45 hours of lessons (plus an extra 20 hours of private practice) before passing your test, so try not to put yourself under too much pressure to pass extra quickly.

    • @reniiit3606
      @reniiit3606 Před 4 lety

      Have you passed?

  • @mdnahidn
    @mdnahidn Před 2 lety

    *Question: **2:00** to **2:40**, Do I need to signal left/right if road marking is indicating only left/right? Also, Imagine driving in a three lane where the middle one has straight arrow, left lane with left arrow and right with right one only. Do I need signalling left or right before turning from such road? I am not talking about lane that has dual marking i.e. left&straight or right&straight arrow, I signal accordingly there.*

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 2 lety

      We always indicate when turning, to ensure everyone (including pedestrians) know where we are going.

    • @mdnahidn
      @mdnahidn Před 2 lety

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thank you. I thought if road marking was indicating to only one particular direction, clearly that is the only direction driver/rider should follow and all other road user should be aware of it. For instance, it does not seem to make much sense if you are turning in accordance with road marking which is indicating left only. Sorry of overcomplicating things!

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 2 lety

      Other drivers should know where we are going - but pedestrians might not understand the road layout. 👍🏼

    • @mdnahidn
      @mdnahidn Před 2 lety

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool perfect, that makes absolute sense :)

  • @haniyanoor914
    @haniyanoor914 Před 5 lety +1

    Best info thank u

  • @96NNK
    @96NNK Před 8 lety +1

    JUST WHAT I NEEDED

    • @96NNK
      @96NNK Před 8 lety

      ok 1 question; let's say i'm taking the driving test and the instructor says to go straight ahead. if the road markings show that left lane is only for left turn, and that's the lane i'm in, should i turn left or should i continue straight ahead in that lane? if there are no other cars could i go straight, or should i still turn left

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 8 lety +1

      +96NNK If you find yourself in the wrong lane, change to the correct lane if it's safe. If this isn't possible, just obey the road markings and follow your lane. Even if there are no cars nearby, disobeying road markings will be a Serious Driving fault and fail the test. Taking a 'wrong turn' is no problem if your driving is safe.

  • @istiakhahmed7418
    @istiakhahmed7418 Před 8 měsíci

    good

  • @iwanttowatchyoutubenow

    Ive been learning for a while. I've failed two tests. My test was a year ago. I'm taking lessons again. I feel like I've lost all my confidence and starting over again as a new learner. 😔

    • @chrisbee487
      @chrisbee487 Před rokem

      I've got my test in Feb. I'm confident in a lot of areas. But roundabouts are really overwhelming. And I don't always no what lane to be in without my instructor telling me.

    • @chrisbee487
      @chrisbee487 Před rokem

      Hope your lessons are going better and you pass next time 🙏❤️

  • @rahafghayth4485
    @rahafghayth4485 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks 🌹 🌹

  • @mikefrancis-smith3830
    @mikefrancis-smith3830 Před 6 lety +1

    Perhaps you could settle a debate regarding the Norden roundabout on the A351 in Corfe castle Dorset. There are two exits on a roundabout and the roundabout has two approach lanes but without any road markings. One exit goes immediately off to the left and the other is off to the right at approximately 90 degrees. There is no exit which goes straight on. Which lane and procedure should one adopt if turning right?streetviewmaps.co.uk/england/dorset/corfe-castle.php

  • @caitb7089
    @caitb7089 Před 5 lety +1

    I struggle with knowing what is straight ahead and what is right. Obviously there’s the simple ones but when there’s about 4/5 different exits to take it gets a bit like.... okay so does this one still count as straight ahead or

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 5 lety

      It really is difficult to know how to treat some roundabouts - because we need to look at the road signs, road markings and even our sat-nav sometimes. If you find out that the lane you've chosen goes somewhere else, then just follow it and have a little detour - which is far better than a dangerous lane change and possibly a crash! It will all get easier with experience.

    • @topgfalife
      @topgfalife Před 5 lety

      I'm same like you really confused

  • @dunyazhyan263
    @dunyazhyan263 Před 3 lety

    So good thanks 😊

  • @mizgintusgul8089
    @mizgintusgul8089 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi, just a question, is it a serious fault if you take the correct position on the right lane, proceed, but as you leave for your exit you don't change to the lane on the left as you take your exit? So instead you leave on the right lane, is this a serious fault please? Thanks

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 3 lety

      We assume you are talking about turning right? We should only drive in the right land when turning right or overtaking, so you might get a fault if you do it for too long.

    • @mizgintusgul8089
      @mizgintusgul8089 Před 3 lety

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks so much

    • @mizgintusgul8089
      @mizgintusgul8089 Před 3 lety

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool sorry i have another question, is it true that we must check our blind spot over the shoulder when changing lanes for example on a 50mph dual carriageway?
      I would feel scared to look over my shoulder as it could cause me to crash in front, but i don't want to fail for this or get minor faults? Please help i really appreciate your knowledge and information. Thanks

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 3 lety

      We would recommend it - this video shows why: Changing Lanes Safely: czcams.com/video/eRTAxottBkY/video.html 👍🏼

  • @Asstronauts93
    @Asstronauts93 Před 6 lety +7

    Wouldn't a single lane roundabout be much simpler

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 6 lety +4

      Yes, it would be much simpler - and there are single lane roundabouts in quieter areas. However, the more lanes a roundabout has the more traffic it can handle, so you will find 2 or 3 lanes in busier locations. These can be a challenge, so keep a look out for signs and road markings to show which lane to use!

  • @billyporter1389
    @billyporter1389 Před 4 lety

    The left lane nearest to the footpath is always the inside lane. When you get to a roundabout why is the left lane again nearest to footpath become the outside lane?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 4 lety

      The roundabout is a circle, so the inner / inside is nearer the center island than the outer / outside lane. You could call them left and right lanes if you prefer, as long as you use the correct lane in your car!

  • @abdinasirabdi1776
    @abdinasirabdi1776 Před 5 lety +2

    What about the middle lane?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 5 lety +1

      When a roundabout has 3 lanes, just follow whatever the lane markings say 👍🏼

  • @masumbillah7383
    @masumbillah7383 Před 2 lety

    If 3rd exit is in 12 o'clock do I have to signal right before entering roundabout and where to position my car?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 2 lety

      The number doesn’t matter - but if the exit is straight ahead we would normally use the left lane. This video might help: How to read roundabout signs: czcams.com/video/u6z536F2Kug/video.html 👍🏼

  • @bann920
    @bann920 Před 3 lety

    Thank u

  • @suhaahmed5503
    @suhaahmed5503 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi
    Can somebody answer my question please? did the examiner ask you to take the first exit or second exit or they going to say in the roundabout turn right or turn left .
    Thanks

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 5 lety +1

      The examiner would normally say something like ‘at the roundabout please turn left, 1st exit’ or similar. If there is any confusion, just ask for confirmation.

    • @suhaahmed5503
      @suhaahmed5503 Před 5 lety

      Advance Driving School thank you so much for that my test on 15/03

  • @ekennahutchinson1636
    @ekennahutchinson1636 Před 4 lety

    I have the right mindset to pass my driving test

  • @kalpesh4100
    @kalpesh4100 Před 2 lety

    Problem is the roundabout more the 3 exit. Sometimes 5 or even 6

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 2 lety

      This video might help: Large Roundabouts: czcams.com/video/_CLxQdx1e7s/video.html 👍🏼

  • @raddaz9b
    @raddaz9b Před 3 lety +1

    Great videos by the way! Got a question when there is a roundabout with no right exit or 3/4th exit do i still use the left lane to go straight ahead or do I use the right hand lane ? Thanks

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 3 lety +2

      We would stick to the normal lane, and only use the right lane to go around the roundabout and back to your original road. If we use a different road position to normal we might mislead another driver or pedestrian that hasn't spotted there is no right turn for us - which could lead to danger. Sticking with the normal lane usage is safer for everyone :-)

    • @raddaz9b
      @raddaz9b Před 3 lety

      Thanks very much .😊

    • @johnjephcote7636
      @johnjephcote7636 Před rokem

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks. It seems now that approaching a roundabout in two unmarked lanes with four possible exits, it still makes sense to keep to the left lane even when taking the second exit, especially as the second exit immediately goes into one lane. I signal left as soon as I pass the first exit and watch for any fast car trying to overtake and race me in just a few metres for that second exit!

  • @wasowisamm3456
    @wasowisamm3456 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks 🙏🏻

  • @shiningdiva_2
    @shiningdiva_2 Před 5 lety

    Good video. Thank you

  • @PassionForMusic5
    @PassionForMusic5 Před rokem

    What is your speed on approach to the roundabout

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před rokem

      That would depend on whether the junction / roundabout is open or closed (how good the visibility is) - this video might help: czcams.com/video/8NeJZFiMwzQ/video.html 👍🏼

  • @greluczombie5990
    @greluczombie5990 Před 2 lety

    Roundabout near me has two lanes on approach, left for left and straight on but the right lane just shows straight on arrow even though there is a right turn. The exit straight on does not have two lanes so are the approach markings painted incorrectly?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 2 lety +2

      As mentioned in the video we would always default to using the left lane to go ahead - but be aware of other vehicles using the right lane and merging after the roundabout. 👍🏼

    • @greluczombie5990
      @greluczombie5990 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool thank you. Do you know what reason there may be to put two lanes on the approach to straight on when there aren't two lanes to exit? It seems extra dangerous to me. ..also the lack of the right arrow in the right lane seems odd?

  • @raymondsmith3551
    @raymondsmith3551 Před 6 lety +1

    at 5.20 a classic example to never put your vehicle alongside another on a roundabout

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 6 lety

      Yes - we always recommend 'keeping diagonal' to other traffic whenever possible in case of situations like this!

  • @lifescomplexities1046
    @lifescomplexities1046 Před 7 lety

    I live in London, there's a very, very, very, busy roundabout with 6 exits and 3-4 lanes with markings. Please which lane should i be, if coming out of the 5th exit and going round to exit at the 6th exit? Please Help am confused.

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 7 lety

      That sounds tricky! You would need to use the road signs and markings to work out which lane you should be using, as each junction is different. I'd ask your driving instructor, or if you've already passed a more experienced driver. Good luck!

  • @ashutoshmeena6139
    @ashutoshmeena6139 Před 4 lety

    Can we change the lane if it is reasonably safe to do so?.....like that white car(5:16 )which changed it lane on roundabout

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 4 lety +1

      What the white car did was very dangerous and would definitely fail a test. If we realise we are in the wrong lane it’s far safer to follow where the lane goes, and turn around somewhere safe.

  • @JohnSmith-ox7xc
    @JohnSmith-ox7xc Před rokem

    The roundabout @ 4:17, does it not have a left exit lane? Did the lane you were on only allow you straight ahead (to 2nd exit)? or was the 1st exit I'm thinking of not an exit at all?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před rokem +1

      The lane we used is for turning left or going straight ahead. We have no idea why there isn’t a left arrow on that lane as well though!

    • @JohnSmith-ox7xc
      @JohnSmith-ox7xc Před rokem

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thank you for the clarification. Thought I must have misunderstood something.

  • @kasmo810
    @kasmo810 Před 3 lety

    When going on a second exit multi lane roundabout how much metres should i be from the junction on the left. Does it have to be a metre or what@1:19

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 3 lety +1

      Junctions vary a lot, just ensure you leave enough room for someone else to use the right lane to turn right 👍🏼

  • @dileepoj4699
    @dileepoj4699 Před 6 lety

    when we are going straight ahead using the right line where left line is only for left turn,which line we should go in to while going through the roundabout

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 6 lety +1

      We should enter the roundabout in the inner lane, and then carefully change to the outer lane once our exit is next.

  • @xTj321x
    @xTj321x Před 6 lety

    So unless road markings or sign indicate otherwise, take the left lane for going straight?

  • @piplup2009
    @piplup2009 Před 4 lety

    if i'm on 2 lanes that go straight ahead which lane do i take? the one i'm currently on?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 4 lety

      If there is a choice of two lanes that go the same way, we should normally use the left lane - unless we are overtaking or about to turn right. This video explains further: Roundabout Lane Discipline: czcams.com/video/yArctgMCBks/video.html

  • @rossella3351
    @rossella3351 Před 6 lety

    1.31 I have a question - so say you were turning right, as soon as your on the roundabout do you immediately put your right indicator to let other cars know you're staying on the right lane not left then indicate left to get off
    essentially just wondering do you always need the indicator on turning right when going say 3rd exit

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 6 lety

      We should indicate right as we approach the roundabout, then indicate left once we have passed the exit before ours - to show we will be taking the next exit. Watch our other video ‘Roundabouts for Beginners’ for more info 👍🏼

    • @oliviajack2625
      @oliviajack2625 Před 6 lety

      I see dozens of drivers every day not indicating right when turning right at a r'about, then they do indicate to exit to the left. They should ,as you say do both.

    • @garbagecontent.657
      @garbagecontent.657 Před 5 lety

      Advance Driving School roundabouts for bigginers

  • @juemckool
    @juemckool Před 7 lety

    why might you encourage a pupil to use the right lane to go ahead when the left one was not being used by someone else?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 7 lety +2

      +hashtag mack If we would need to be in the right lane just after the roundabout, it might be easier to change lanes beforehand and use the right lane to go ahead. Otherwise we would always revert to the left lane as the default position.

  • @natashastaneva6989
    @natashastaneva6989 Před 7 lety

    Hi, I have the following question: there is a 2 way road, I am approaching a mini roundabout with one exit left and one ahead and I want to go ahead),should I give signal and what(there has been great discussion between me and my friends: one of my friend is insisting on signaling left after passing the first exit, another of my friend is insisting on signaling right(there are only 2 exits) and I think it should not be given any signals(the mini roundabout is too small for signaling left after the first exit and if you signal right this might mean you want to make a u turn) -who is right?!?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 7 lety

      +Natasha Staneva You are correct - no signals are needed when driving straight ahead on a mini roundabout 👍🏼

    • @samenumer4881
      @samenumer4881 Před 7 lety

      Advance Driving School
      Hallo
      how many lassons needed to pass the test??

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 7 lety +1

      +Samen Umer In the UK the average learner takes 47 hours of professional lessons with an extra 20 hours of private practice to pass their driving test. Of course some pupils are much faster, and others slower - everyone is different!

    • @samenumer4881
      @samenumer4881 Před 7 lety

      Advance Driving School thanks a lot

  • @jgabriellex
    @jgabriellex Před 6 lety

    3:24 how would I know that the left lane goes straight if there are no road markings? Please help x

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 6 lety

      In the absence of any road markings we should stick to the ‘default lanes’ which is to use the left lane to go straight ahead. Maybe watch our other video ‘Roundabout Lane Discipline’

  • @sarahhilton1028
    @sarahhilton1028 Před 6 lety

    your videos must be good because you've got alot of likes and people passing with help from your videos .

  • @MysticaL13th
    @MysticaL13th Před 6 lety

    If there is 3 lane at the roundabout but without any markings or rules then which is appropriate lane for straight ahead?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Před 6 lety

      I think it would depend on where the exits were, but if we assume there is a left, straight ahead and a right turn at the roundabout - then we would use the middle lane for straight ahead.

    • @MysticaL13th
      @MysticaL13th Před 6 lety

      Advance Driving School Thanks fr replying back. I was really confused at this roundabout where at the end(where u stop to enter the roundabout) there was 3 lane without any mark, there was no sign beforehand as well so i too thought stopping at 2nd lane would be better if we going for straight ahead? - thank you.

  • @catncocoa
    @catncocoa Před měsícem

    ...If I'm mistakenly in the LEft lane I must LEave, if I'm in the RIGHT lane and it's not the right time to exit, I can 🎶spin RIGHT ROUND, baby, right round🎶

  • @monkeydust100
    @monkeydust100 Před 2 lety

    Is that bury st Edmunds?