Motorcycle Road Skills. Roundabouts - CBT / Module 2 Test

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • This video is aimed at CBT and Test training students and gives information about how to make roundabout use easier and safer, highlighting some common risk areas.
    The information is not exhaustive and does not cover advanced riding techniques.
    This video is not a substitute for professional live training and if in doubt the viewer should seek professional advice from an instructor.

Komentáře • 155

  • @MGman100
    @MGman100 Před 3 lety +32

    I don't have any issues with roundabouts but probably 90% of other road users seem to be clueless which means your awareness and obs must be spot on. That 90% of other road users need to watch this excellent instructional video.

  • @rasheedali207
    @rasheedali207 Před 2 lety +10

    1- Very positive calming voice.
    2- Clear instructions.
    3- Highly confident & Experienced.
    4- Very Motivated.
    5- Top level Alertness.

  • @anthonyfairbanks1387
    @anthonyfairbanks1387 Před 3 lety +29

    Quite simply the best video on roundabouts and lifesavers I've seen ......and I've seen a lot explained everything perfectly many thanks I take my test soon

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety +3

      Many thanks for your kind feedback, much appreciated. i wish you well for your test, let me know how you get on. If I can help with anything let me know, all the best

    • @lukemason927
      @lukemason927 Před 2 lety +1

      did you pass

    • @anthonyfairbanks1387
      @anthonyfairbanks1387 Před 2 lety +4

      @@lukemason927 yes mate

  • @pauliesk.7102
    @pauliesk.7102 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Invaluable! I'll be on a journey early tomorrow morning that involves a lot of awkward roundabouts (Black Country Route, West Midlands): I'll be thinking of this advice all the way.

  • @skithedrummer
    @skithedrummer Před 2 lety +2

    Passed my MOD 2 today thanks to your videos! Amazingly well put together. Thanks!

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @Ski congratulations, you re very welcome, im glad they were of some help, ride safe

  • @MrScott_Bucks
    @MrScott_Bucks Před 10 měsíci +1

    Fantastic video
    Really makes sense when you break it down like you have 👍

  • @alfs3
    @alfs3 Před rokem +1

    Passed my mod 2 yesterday and have a very good handle on roundabouts but you can never have too much info or knowledge- cheers for posting!

  • @bobhill8852
    @bobhill8852 Před 3 lety +7

    Hi Phil, I asked you for a video on how to use roundabouts, wow... Did you deliver!!! OMG yes you did!!! The whole video from start to finish is simply brilliant. It's the best one yet!!! The diagrams and editing must have taken ages to do. First class quality. 10/10 for accurate information & content. Hopefully this will inform all road users not just motorcyclists of how to use roundabouts safely. Live to ride, ride to live. Cheers again Bob

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety +1

      thanks for the feedback Bob, glad you enjoyed it, lets hope it does help some road users out there! All the best

    • @springwood100
      @springwood100 Před 3 lety

      Hi Phil love your videos bits Maurice here from Ireland 'm just wondering is it okay to do a left life saver banked to the right but looking to go straight on. through a roundabout.

  • @drewtuley
    @drewtuley Před 3 lety +4

    This video almost as good as riding the real thing with an instructor. In fact, for pre & post maneuver analysis it's probably better, as there's the time to let the explanations behind the correct actions and their rationale sink in. Thanks for a bit of extra confidence (mod2 in 3 days)

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety

      @Andrew Tuley thank you for your comments, I am glad it has been of some help to you. I wish you well for your Mod 2. All the best

  • @ellom8
    @ellom8 Před 2 lety +5

    After having spent a good week looking at various videos, I came across this channel and the content here is described in far more depth and clarity than any other I've come across. I feel more confident now. Thank you.

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      you are welcome, i am glad the videos help, all the best

  • @alifazar6142
    @alifazar6142 Před rokem +1

    This is an excellent video for anyone who practicing module 2. Very clear explanation. Thak your making this. I am very happy and i learnt a lot.

  • @PB-oe7id
    @PB-oe7id Před 3 lety +3

    This is honestly the best video on entire CZcams regarding roundabouts motorcycle training. Thank you

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed and found the video useful. All the best, ride safe

    • @PB-oe7id
      @PB-oe7id Před 3 lety

      Yes I did learn a lot, thank you. I wish all the motorcycle instructors are so knowledgeable as you are, and can explain it so well as you did in this video. Honestly the overall quality with nice clear voice over and production looks like it's been made by BBC or DVSA. It is very very professional and the information value of this video is absolutely priceless. I wouldn't be surprise if some company would buy all your videos and package them as a video learning tool, because they are so good.

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety +1

      Thats great to hear, thank you for your very positive comments. The main aim of course is to try to help bikers stay as safe as possible. Im please that you found it helpful, and hope some of my other videos will be helpful too. Many thanks again.

  • @martinarmer240
    @martinarmer240 Před rokem

    I was getting confused about lifesavers at roundabouts after getting different advice from instructors but this is the clearest explanation I've seen. Many thanks.

  • @illusion1361
    @illusion1361 Před 5 měsíci

    I always do a life saver going straight across on roundabouts as well as a right one over shooters on the left are common

  • @Light-Eater
    @Light-Eater Před 2 lety +2

    This lesson is a pure gold, thank you for shearing your knowledge.

  • @joeknight3658
    @joeknight3658 Před rokem

    I've watched multiple videos about roundabout procedure and this is the first one that makes a comment about what to do if there is someone in your blindspot. Thanks!

  • @brianhull5125
    @brianhull5125 Před 5 měsíci

    I had lots of queries regarding roundabouts and signalling as I have my test soon and you’ve literally addressed them all…thank you 🙏🏼

  • @cedricduwat3839
    @cedricduwat3839 Před 2 lety

    Asked that question Phil because I failed my MOD2 at this very set of tricky roundabouts a few weeks ago in Herne Bay… Lost my composure, knew what to do but the instructor gave me 3 sets of instructions during the independent driving & I forgot what I was meant to do half way through…. You are the best & your videos are gold dust!

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety +1

      @Cedric Duwat Ah sorry to hear that, I hope you pass next time. With independent riding, if you forget the directions the best thing to do is to make the route up yourself and ride safely as the examiner wants to see how you ride without being given individual directions.
      Many thanks for your compliments, ride safe, all the best

  • @Will-nh7ly
    @Will-nh7ly Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Phil, really helpful for my MOD 2; this has got to be the definitive and most comprehensive video for us learners!

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @Will Thank you for your comment, really glad this helped. I wish you well for your Mod 2, all the best

  • @peterrichards7387
    @peterrichards7387 Před rokem

    This was exactly the video I wanted on livesavers to refresh my knowledge. Brilliant thanks.

  • @viliivanovtube
    @viliivanovtube Před 6 měsíci

    Possibly the best video for negotiating roundabouts!

  • @tomabberton
    @tomabberton Před 3 lety +1

    This has been the most thorough and comprehensive video I have seen regarding roundabouts for a motorcyclist on youtube. This is excellent. Mod 2 coming for me very shortly, and roundabouts, in particular signalling and lifesaver checks, are giving me the most to think about. This video has explained so much for me. Many thanks Motorcycle PWR!

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety

      Glad it was helpful! i wish you well for your mod2

  • @neilsatchell7049
    @neilsatchell7049 Před rokem

    Slowly going though all your videos as got my Mod 2 in 10 days , but this has certainly cleared up roundabouts for me, and when to use or not use a life saver, onto the next video🙂

  • @marcomanic7760
    @marcomanic7760 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve been trying to find a video like this for ages I have my CBT coming up in 2 weeks and it’s been terrifying me of how roundabouts work this was explained very simple and very easy to understand. Thank you massive help!

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety +1

      @Marco Manic thank you for your comment, im glad you find this helpful. Training can sometimes be daunting, but your instructor should be helpful and appreciative of any concerns you have. CBT is not a test but a training course, so try to enjoy it and build your confidence. If you need training for more than one day that is fine, and if you are not confident good schools will help you further. Let me know if i can advise with anything else. All the best

    • @Idkchangethislater
      @Idkchangethislater Před rokem

      How did it go? Mines tommorow morning 💀

  • @telentnet
    @telentnet Před 2 lety

    Yet another excellent video from Motorcycle PWR ...
    You talked about anticipating that other road users may be wrongly positioned or in the wrong lane. One particular point that may be worth calling out here is that pedal cyclists are/were *advised* in the Highway Code (rules, 79, 182) that they may take the left-hand lane when turning right, so may be in places you don't expect *and legitimately so*
    To my mind this is not helpful advice - and as a pedal cyclist of many years I will always use the same lane as a motor vehicle would use for whichever exit - but I can recognise that slower or less confident cyclists may take the advice at face value, especially on larger and faster roundabouts.

  • @irishzombie22able
    @irishzombie22able Před 3 lety +2

    Got my MOD 2 next week, great advice here, thanks

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety

      Thank you, i wish you well with your Mod 2 Ride safe

    • @irishzombie22able
      @irishzombie22able Před 3 lety +1

      @@MotorcyclePWR thanks I passed 🏍️

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety

      @@irishzombie22able well done, very pleased for you. ride safe

  • @ireactyo.
    @ireactyo. Před 2 lety

    One of the best explanation of life saver and roundabout line positioning

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @aslat rajpoot thank you, glad its helpful, all the best

  • @SQUID_Road_Glide
    @SQUID_Road_Glide Před 2 lety

    Hi Phill, I took a Submarine to Portsmouth back in the 90’s. I miss the exacting hospitality…love those brandy laced mincemeat pies, and Christmas Crackers. I find your graphics very helpful, and not unlike what I do to my screenshots. The comment about never getting instruction to, “Go straight” on a Roundabout is so intuitive to me but my Ram Truck navigation tells me to do that all the time. Top shelf instruction mate. I have to reverse the instructions but the quality training is well worth it. USN, Ret. 2020 Fat Boy 114, subscribed

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for your comments, much appreciated and very interesting. Im glad you got to visit over here and enjoyed the hospitality.
      Ride safe, all the best

  • @benpitt9347
    @benpitt9347 Před 2 lety

    Such a helpful and clear approach to explaining how to tackle roundabouts!
    I know all the information you have explained however to have it all refreshed in one go is confidence inspiring and has helped illuminate the grey areas in my memory. Thank you so much.

  • @bilbradley4944
    @bilbradley4944 Před 2 lety

    Legend, got my mod 2 tommrow this has given me a lot more comfidence

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @Bil Bradley glad this has been helpful, I wish you well with your Mod 2, ride safe

  • @bobc6439
    @bobc6439 Před 2 měsíci

    I failed my mod 2 for stopping past the roundabout entry line at Herne Bay last week. It’s a bad habit I have from driving a taxi in London, inching out to jump in a gap

  • @chrischristofis8501
    @chrischristofis8501 Před rokem

    An excellent video may well save lives, certainly will help test candidates a guy i know failed his Mod2 last week for messing up on a roundabout (lane discipline) 😢

  • @daveloz1
    @daveloz1 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for this video I have 2x 3 hour lessons tomorrow and my test on Tuesday so this is a great help... I drive articulated lorries so the difference from that to a bike is a lot different.

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před rokem +1

      youre welcome, i wish you well with your test

    • @daveloz1
      @daveloz1 Před rokem

      @@MotorcyclePWR Thank you 🙂

    • @daveloz1
      @daveloz1 Před rokem

      Just passed 1 minor thanks to your videos 👍👍

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před rokem +1

      Congratulations Dave, a great result. Glad the videos helped. Enjoy your biking, all the best

    • @daveloz1
      @daveloz1 Před rokem

      @@MotorcyclePWR Thank you for producing great videos all this information helps.... Now it's time to really learn 🙂

  • @arhung
    @arhung Před 2 lety

    learner driver from Hong Kong. Thanks for the video, very informative.

  • @hasnainhashmi7930
    @hasnainhashmi7930 Před 5 měsíci

    Just perfect, exactly what I needed.

  • @harrybuckley7292
    @harrybuckley7292 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for the information , appreciated.

  • @lloydbailey7140
    @lloydbailey7140 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for a very thorough video

  • @anthonyfairbanks1387
    @anthonyfairbanks1387 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi Phil, I failed my mod 2 2weeks ago I'm no spring chicken at 52 I was so nervous and had no lessons for 4 months because of covid but that is not an excuse I rode on my test a nervous wreck so it's that I need help with I will try to keep calm this time 🙏👍

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety +2

      @Anthony Fairbanks sorry to hear that, at least Mod 1 is in the bag! I get the nervous thing, i get worse the older i get, we are of the same vintage! I always advise my students, ride like you are on your own, treat the examiner as a satnav on a bike, and if necessary talk out loud to yourself in a commentary like i do on my videos; it keeps your focus and leaves less room for nerves. Also, just ride and do what you think is correct, dont second guess what the examiner wants to see. If you ride safely and legally you will pass, if you make mistakes its either nerves or you do need further training. We all make mistakes, it doesnt mean its a fail though so let it go and keep focussed until the debrief. All the examiners I meet are really nice guys, and more importantly, they are bikers!

    • @Markycarandbikestuff
      @Markycarandbikestuff Před 3 lety +3

      50 here and failed my Mod 2 first try too, quite spectacularly, i dropped the bike at a junction and the test was terminated, i was absolutely gutted, second test was a lot better and i passed (February 2020), i tried to keep calm by reminding myself i'm doing it as a hobby, also just looked at the first failed test as a practice run so i knew what to expect next time. Great when you eventually pass though and it's amazing getting out on your own bike, well worth it.

  • @sophiebazgier9596
    @sophiebazgier9596 Před rokem

    This is the best video about roundabouts!! Thank you so so much!!!

  • @86Bilal2k8
    @86Bilal2k8 Před 3 lety

    Thanks - this is useful. I have my MOD 2 next week (retake for the 2nd time) and failed 1st time as I froze at a mini roundabout and had priority when I could have gone and did not do a left shoulder check when exiting a roundabout in the right hand land (did a left shoulder check).

  • @jamesclarke7624
    @jamesclarke7624 Před rokem

    Have really enjoyed your videos.

  • @Khatir.l
    @Khatir.l Před 3 lety +1

    I was waiting over 2 month for CBT test but I failed because of the roundabouts, is not that I don't know he was confusing me with (Take right and ......) And hes English accent was very strong I could barely understand. Thank you for doing this video explaining everything 🙏

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety +3

      @Khatir thank you for your comments. Its important to know that no one fails their cbt because it is not a test, but a training course. This means a student must train until they demonstrate a level of competence to be safe and legal, and the time taken varies for different students. I am glad you found the video useful and I am sure that you will successfully complete your cbt soon. Get in touch if you need further help. All the best

    • @Khatir.l
      @Khatir.l Před 3 lety +1

      @@MotorcyclePWR i didn't understand when you said no one fails!!!!
      So why did he told me that he can't give me CBT because I couldn't understand what's 12 o'clock and after 3 o'clock?!!
      I was driving for 2 hours in very safe way,
      Plus I have driven license and I past all the highway code even all tha he didn't want to.
      Can I complain?!!

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety +2

      @Khatir there is often confusion about CBT! So CBT is a course of training with 5 elements. A student can only progress from A to B, B to C etc when they have the required understanding and competence as required. So unlike the driving test when you make a serious fault and you fail no matter how good the rest of your driving is, CBT is a course of continual training and assessment until an instructor is satisfied that the student has completed all elements safely enough to receive the CBT certificate of completion. (Not pass certificate!) So a student may complete in one day, or they may need to re attend for further training until a safe standard is reached. This may even be over a period of weeks.
      I cannot comment specifically on individual cases as I am not in possession of all facts, but: a student cannot not complete a CBT just because they do not understand 12 or 3 o clock, but if an instructor feels that a student is not safely negotiating roundabouts then they are not able to issue a certificate. So you may just need another road ride to work on and demonstrate competency with roundabouts for a certificate to be issued if everything else is ok.
      There is a course of complaint via the DVSA website, but it is first worth taking the matter up with the training school to find out exactly what needs to be done for you to achieve your certificate.
      You may well have thought you rode well, but most instructors are very well trained in assessment in safe motorcycling and most of us will not, and neither are we permitted to by regulations, issue a cbt certificate if we feel that the student hasnt reached the standard and will have problems on the road by themselves. I hope this helps and you complete your cbt soon.

    • @Khatir.l
      @Khatir.l Před 3 lety +1

      @@MotorcyclePWR thank You and I completely understand I think I just didn't understand the instructor what he was saying . Thank you again.

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety

      @@Khatir.l no problem you re welcome, good luck with it all, all the best

  • @Lacehairwigs
    @Lacehairwigs Před rokem

    Excellent video. Thank you

  • @kevinconroy3259
    @kevinconroy3259 Před rokem +1

    Well I passed thanks to this! Thanks

  • @rachelrees8491
    @rachelrees8491 Před 3 měsíci

    So no need to signal on the approach for a second left exit, only after passing the first? Great video 😊

  • @mattfrost1992
    @mattfrost1992 Před 3 lety +1

    The bit that confuses me about roundabouts are when the sign and the exits do not match.
    E.g some roundabout signs show 2nd exit at 12 o'clock. But the roundabout 2nd exit in actuality is at 2 o'clock.
    With visibility you may not always know until you're at the roundabout.so you could be in the the wrong lane.
    I'm not sure if that makes sense

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 3 lety

      Hi Matt. Yes it does make sense and is something i see quite a lot. I dont know why highways authorities do it. Usually in test training, we advise students to work from the signs as the default.
      In some areas instructors may give separate advice if there are roundabouts with known procedures. In post test training things can differ, primarily because the rider should be more competent in machine control and therefore has more room in the brain to assess the road and make more complex plans and decisions.
      So Roadcraft says that generally the best route through a roundabout is the shortest route from entry to exit. So providing there is no adverse effect on safety or another road user the rider has a reasonable degree of flexibility.
      But where there is no early visibility of road layout, no local knowledge or pre warning of layout via sat nav I would always advise using the signs as the guide, and in situations where the 12 o clock sign exit now appears at 2 o clock on the road for example, make sure your awareness and blind spot checks are thorough, as in essence you would be turning right from the left lane which carries possible risks of conflict with a road user taking the same exit but approaching from the right lane. All the best.

  • @OneOther93
    @OneOther93 Před 2 lety

    An excellent resource. Thanks for uploading!

  • @nosh121081
    @nosh121081 Před 2 lety

    Just passed today..learnt alot from your vids

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @nosh121081 congratulations, glad the videos helped, ride safe..

    • @nosh121081
      @nosh121081 Před 2 lety +1

      @@MotorcyclePWR thank you

  • @ahmedhadi7761
    @ahmedhadi7761 Před 2 lety

    The best video ever , I found it very useful, many thanks 😊 for sharing

  • @viktorask
    @viktorask Před 2 lety

    Thank you.

  • @AW8UK
    @AW8UK Před 3 lety +1

    Very useful as always. Thanks 👍

  • @Elmwood-ze3cr
    @Elmwood-ze3cr Před 2 lety

    Great video , the information you have given is brilliant , im doing my CBT soon and im sure this video will help me , Thanks :)

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @Elmwood 1965 thank you, you re welcome, enjoy your cbt

  • @philcaffrey
    @philcaffrey Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks really helpful. At 09:02, you were turning right and exited the roundabout from lane 2 straight into lane 1. You did a lifesaver, but essentially you seem to have completed 2 manoeuvres 1) lane change and 2) roundabout exit in one go. Had there been someone in lane 1 exiting at the same place, would you have maintained a line in lane 2?

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Hi thanks for your question. The short answer is yes, I would have stayed in lane 2. The lifesaver had covered the exit so either lane was a possibility. All the best

  • @boomshewaddywaddy
    @boomshewaddywaddy Před 2 lety

    Found this super helpful! Thanks for the upload!!!

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @boomshewaddywaddy thank you, much appreciated.

  • @tmaxuk9054
    @tmaxuk9054 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you !

  • @leepearce787
    @leepearce787 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this, gained some good knowledge. Cheers, Lee

  • @philcaffrey
    @philcaffrey Před 7 měsíci

    Hi. At 14:52 you joined the roundabout when there was already traffic (the white lorry) on the roundabout approaching from the right. I have been instructed that I will fail my test if I do this. What is the correct procedure?

  • @jamieb1826
    @jamieb1826 Před rokem

    At 25:20 Surely the Toyota MPV has the right of way not you as there is a crossing on your side of the road and his side of the road is open? Also i was told to give two bike lengths gap between you and the vehicle in front when at a stop.

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před rokem

      The Toyota doesn't automatically have right of way, there is no crossing present here; i committed to coming past the part of the road that is built outwards at the point the suv just came into view. After this point there are cars parked on the offside which could mean its my right of way, however being on a bike i didn't need him to give way as there was enough space.
      A sensible space between you and the stationary vehicle in front is sensible, although 2 bikes lengths would be advice by an individual instructor and is not necessarily prescriptive industry standard.

  • @johnpaterson4163
    @johnpaterson4163 Před 2 lety

    First class, thank you.

  • @micimbr
    @micimbr Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for the video!
    How's the dynamic when there are two lanes approaching a roundabout and in the roundabout, and there is a car in each lane, and the exit that both cars want to take only has one lane? Assuming they enter the roundabout simultaneously

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi thanks for your comment. This is often an interesting scenario and generally 2 lanes in and one out suggests that the right lane shouldn’t be for going ahead but turning right. But there are variables of course. If lane discipline is being used properly then both vehicles should give grace to one another and drive with care and consideration. If someone has used the wrong lane, again consideration is key. There is nothing official here other than to drive with due care and attention and consideration for other road users. It seems to be lacking in modern driving sadly. I tend to allow other road users to do what they need, but if I can accelerate safely away from them then equally I will do that too. Hope this helps, all the best

    • @micimbr
      @micimbr Před 6 měsíci

      @@MotorcyclePWR That makes a lot of sense! Sometimes common sense and good road manners are just as important in order to stay safe and avoid bad situations.
      Thanks for your answer and take care! And thank you also for the amazing content you produce 😊

  • @nikolinal4230
    @nikolinal4230 Před rokem

    Whats the appropriate speed while going around the roundabout? Thanks so much

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před rokem

      @Nikolina L Hi thank you for your question. Unfortunately there isn't a default mph answer to the question.
      However, speed for roundabouts, as with all hazards will depend on a number of considerations.
      Some considerations will be volume of traffic, size and layout of roundabout, available visibility, and which exit you are taking in relation to your entry onto the roundabout.
      One major factor to consider when deciding on speed when using a roundabout is could you respond safely if another vehicle pulled out in front of you? If you are fast on a motorcycle whilst cornering your lean angle will increase, leaving little grip for firm braking in the event of a vehicle putting you at risk: therefore slowly around and accelerate away to exit when the road ahead permits is safest.
      However, when going ahead at a roundabout with little to no traffic and great visibility you might be going relatively quickly, as opposed to a right turn which would be a lot slower.
      Its also worth remembering that roundabouts are supposed to assist traffic flow, vehicles travelling fast on a roundabout may cause difficulty to other road users in joining, so a more measured use of speed allows others to join safely and get on with their journey too.
      I hope this helps and feel free to ask further questions. All the best.

  • @somersetlevellersmtb5564

    Brilliant, thank you.

  • @aps-pictures9335
    @aps-pictures9335 Před rokem

    This has changed now in terms of position, hasn’t it?

  • @oldfartuk
    @oldfartuk Před 2 lety

    at 13:38 due to poor road markings it appears that you cut the lane to your left when exiting .. its under those circumstances i get confused at roundabouts , it seems to make more sence to be in that lane ? (ie the red line you highlighted )

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @OldFartUK hi, thank you for your comment. At this point I was taking the 3rd exit to the right, which means a right lane approach and inner lane use of the roundabout is required. To leave the roundabout we have to ride across the outer lane, hence the lifesaver before we do so to check for vehicles legitimately or otherwise using that lane. I think the road markings here are just a few lines for clarity rather than faded. Using the outer lane on a roundabout or approaching in the left lane to turn right is usually incorrect and heightens risk, and will likely result in a test fail. I hope this helps, all the best

  • @wickedadonis8925
    @wickedadonis8925 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the great video! At 11:08, isn't the second exit between 6 and 12 o'clock, so shouldn't it be treated as left? Sorry, I may be wrong but trying to wrap my head around this roundabout.

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety +1

      @Wicked Adonis hi, thank you for your comment. Roundabouts can be confusing some times! So in the example you mention, as we look at the road sign we have 2 exits shown, one left at 9 o clock, and one at 12 o clock (ahead). You are right, usually between 6 and 12 o clock it would be a left lane approach. But here, because there is no right turn shown on the sign (other than a U turn) , and there are 2 lanes on the entry we can choose the right lane to go ahead, which is beneficial as I am already planning to turn right at the next roundabout. There are also 2 lanes on the exit of this R/A, not clear maybe to a stranger but local knowledge helps us here. It would not be wrong to use the left or the right in this case to go ahead.
      To complicate matters further, there is actually an extra exit to the right to an industrial area (not seen clearly in the video) and not marked on the road sign. However, this is of no real consequence to what I have mentioned above.
      I hope that this helps? All the best

    • @wickedadonis8925
      @wickedadonis8925 Před 2 lety

      Thank you very much for the clarification. Really appreciate it, mate. You and the biking community here on CZcams make it so easy for us by demystifying such confusing concepts with a great explanation. Cheers!

  • @philcaffrey
    @philcaffrey Před 7 měsíci

    At 25:37, you have come to a halt. Do you then complete the roundabout in first gear, feathering the clutch or do you tend to get into 2nd asap and then go around with clutch. I find on my 650 that first gear makes the throttle a bit jumpy and harder to control the line. Would appreciate your thoughts?

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Hi thanks for your question. Either, I often get into second as soon as possible and prefer not to change gear when cornering. Clutch slip is of great help so I would go with what suits you and the bike at the time. But keeping it smooth is helpful. All the best

  • @phughes8742
    @phughes8742 Před 2 lety

    Very informative, thanks 👍

  • @steve00alt70
    @steve00alt70 Před 2 lety

    What if a car wasnt sure and they went around the roundabout twice? would that mess everything up with cutting people off? surely it wouldnt be your fault if some random car driver didnt know where they were going around the roundabout?

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @Steve00 Alt its ok to go all the way round a roundabout if you are not sure where you are going, but should be done in the inside/right lane, not the outside/left. This should not cause a problem for traffic joining, if speeds are sensible and usual rules and good observations are applied. Ride safe

  • @richardgiles2484
    @richardgiles2484 Před 2 lety

    Hi Phil.
    I have had the same jacket as you for a long time and starting to show its age now unlike yours. As far as I know they have stopped making them so is this an old jacket you've had for a long time and only just started using it as I'd like to get the same again 🤔

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @Richard Giles Hi Richard, yes they are good jackets, I bought mine circa 2011 and its still serviceable if a little tired. Being Hein Gericke I wouldnt know now where to get a new one sadly.

  • @Rus5ell
    @Rus5ell Před 2 lety

    how do you decide when stopped at a roundabout to look over both shoulders before moving off vs just going. same with traffic lights sometime i see you do it and others not.

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @Russell Morrison Hi Russell, thank you for your question. So in general, I will not do lifesavers left or right before moving off onto a roundabout. The reason is that it takes too much time and takes away the focus from the main hazards, which are the traffic on the roundabout. However, I would always consider a lifesaver depending on other traffic and possible risk.
      It may appear that I do these checks, but in real terms I am just moving my head left to right in general sweeping observations, but this does also provide a blindspot awareness using my peripheral vision.
      At traffic lights I am likely to check blindspots specifically with a lifesaver before moving as I have the time to do so without compromising my awareness.
      If I choose not to specifically lifesaver, it may be because I have kept good all round obs going whilst stationary using mirrors and/or head movements and therefore have a good awareness of what is behind and next to me and am happy my blindspots are safe. You may find my rear observations video helpful.
      All the best.

  • @DC_Cha_Cha_Cha
    @DC_Cha_Cha_Cha Před 2 lety

    At 22mins when you accelerated ahead of the truck because you were unsure on what it was going to do, would this be OK on a Mod2 test? Or would the expectation from the examiner to be that you should hold back? But then that could be hesitation? Thanks

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @Paul Lovell Hi Paul, thank you for your question. Its difficult to give a definitive answer as to situations that may occur on test because it depends on many factors present at the time. However, in this situation on the video, when I was unsure of the trucks intentions I held back in case he changed lane. This was because we were in a 40 mph limit so going alongside was not safe as i couldnt get past the truck in one go. Had it been a higher speed limit I may have passed the truck quickly. However, when we got to the roundabout because he cant out run me at the low speed I got away quickly and therefore preserved my safety. If you had held back in this scenario it would be likely that you would have to stay behind the truck until you were sure he couldn't cut the lane or side swipe you. This roundabout had fairly wide lanes but some dont, so being alongside a large vehicle is potentially dangerous.
      On test, if you break the law or put your self or another road user potentially or actually in danger you will not pass. So if you are safe, its not a problem. Hesitancy is something a lot of people worry about, but safety has to come first. If you are so hesitant that a further problem arises then you may be looking a serious fault on test. But planning and anticipation of possible problems should not cause hesitancy issues. I hope this helps.

    • @DC_Cha_Cha_Cha
      @DC_Cha_Cha_Cha Před 2 lety

      @@MotorcyclePWR Thank you so much for the very detailed reply, that was incredibly useful.

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety +1

      @@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha you re welcome, i wish you well on your tests

  • @yuristuras7895
    @yuristuras7895 Před 5 měsíci

    12:22 so whether you go into lane 1 or 2 from the roundabout its still a left signal and left observation, nothing changes it's whether you move towards the lane one if there's space or you go in lane 2 is that correct?

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 5 měsíci

      Hi, yes in the example shown that is correct. Generally , on roundabouts, the life saver is in the direction of the widest area of road space as this is the highest risk of a vehicle coming alongside and conflicting. For lane changes the priority for a lifesaver is in the direction of the intended movement, although consideration could also be given to risk on the other side too.

    • @yuristuras7895
      @yuristuras7895 Před 5 měsíci

      @@MotorcyclePWR Just wanna say thank you for the reply and for these videos, probably the most useful ones out there and really helped me pass my Mod 2 today with only 2 minors! thanks again.

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 5 měsíci

      You are very welcome, glad to have been of help. Congratulations on your pass and I hope you enjoy your biking. Please consider some further training in the future, you might be surprised how different it is to direct access, and fun too! Ride safe

  • @cedricduwat3839
    @cedricduwat3839 Před 2 lety

    Your videos are so useful! I have a question. After 11 mnts, you explain that despite going straight at a roundabout, you will use the right hand lane because you’ll go right again at the second roundabout a few hundred yards later. Makes sense. My question is: On exiting the first roundabout on the right hand lane to go straight, would you quickly indicate left on exit? As in, left life saver, left indicator which you then cancel immediately. Hope my question makes sense?

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @Cedric Duwat hi Cedric, many thanks and thanks for your question which makes perfect sense.
      So I would consider an indicator; if there was a vehicle going ahead in the left lane (same direction as me) I probably would not signal as he may interpret that I would be moving across in front of him. However, if there was a car waiting to join the roundabout and was looking to see if I was going to turn right in front of him without signalling then I would likely do a quick left flash to show my intention to leave the roundabout so that they could enter the roundabout. I hope this makes sense? All the best

    • @cedricduwat3839
      @cedricduwat3839 Před 2 lety

      @@MotorcyclePWR Thanks Phil. Let me paraphrase to ensure my understanding is correct: If there’s a vehicle following you in the left hand lane of that 1st roundabout because they’re exiting left at the second roundabout, they might think you’re about to move to your left if indicating left. So no indicator on exit. But if the roundabout is busy and vehicles travelling in the opposite direction from the bottom to the top, when looking to their right, your left indicator will tell them they can go ahead because you’re not turning right & going ahead. Would the instructors in Herne Bay let you get away with no indicator when exiting a roundabout though? That’s the question in the back of my mind… Not to mention both scenarios could happen as these roundabouts can be quite busy at rush hour… You could have both a vehicle following you in the left hand lane & vehicles going up looking to their right? Would a left indicator be considered as a major fault? I don’t want to over think it but I don’t want to fail again either…

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety +1

      @Cedric Duwat Hi Cedric, yes you are thinking right here. So when using signals, we have to look at the effect that using them or not could/would have on you and/or another road user. So is an effect is negligible or non existent, then there is no issue. But if there is an effect that compromises safety or requires the other road user to take action, then yes it would be serious. As regards the most complex scenario you mention, if your lane discipline was good (centre of lane, steady) then a brief left indicator would probably be unlikely to concern a following vehicle. However, a vehicle waiting to enter a roundabout should technically wait to see that the vehicle on the RA (in this case you on your bike) is definitely leaving the RA and not coming around. So reliance exclusively on others signals is not correct or sensible. This means that if your exit signal was missed, its probably not a big problem.
      Overthinking whilst riding is unhelpful, and when riding we all have to make decisions in the moment. I or your instructor on the day will be happy to discuss further when you revisit us for your retest if you wish. I hope this helps, all the best

    • @cedricduwat3839
      @cedricduwat3839 Před 2 lety

      Hi Phil, thanks for the comprehensive answer. It makes complete sense & I now fully understand what to do. Are you one of the instructor at the Herne Bay test centre!? I’m re taking my test end of august. I used Dexterity in Ashford who are very good, is there an opportunity for me to call Invicta & book a couple of hours with you riding around Herne Bay? I have now moved to whitstable since March & used Dexterity since I did my CBT with them a year ago when I lived in Ashford but having seen your videos, I would be keen to to book your services for a couple of hours to find tune my riding skills, not only for the test itself but just to gain general tips & confidence. Is it something. That can be organized via Invicta? (Ps: I have my MOD 1). And last, an idea for you, what about a video about riding at night? Looking forward to hear from you. Thanks, Cedric.

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @Cedric Duwat hi Cedric, thank you for your night video suggestion. I will address this when the days get even shorter!
      As regards training, can you drop me an e mail motorcyclepwr@gmail.com
      all the best

  • @oiuhwoechwe
    @oiuhwoechwe Před 2 lety +1

    how many roundabouts where you live? jeeeez

  • @juristimma5366
    @juristimma5366 Před 2 lety

    I did not pass my CBT ....roundabouts was problem for me...

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @Juris Timma Sorry to hear that you didnt complete your CBT, remember its not pass or fail, just training until you are safe. I hope this video helps you and you complete your CBT soon

  • @DG-ig4wj
    @DG-ig4wj Před 2 lety

    When turning right at a roundabout, you enter the roundabout go round and you see that the exit is blocked, do you stop and wait until the exit is clear or do you go round again until the exit is clear? This is for mod2. Would it be an issue to stop inside the roundabout? Hopefully that makes sense

    • @MotorcyclePWR
      @MotorcyclePWR  Před 2 lety

      @D G i think this one has variables, because it will depend on several factors. What has to be considered first is safety and interference with other road users. If by stopping on a roundabout and you are likely to be struck from behind then you can expect a serious fault, similarly, if you were to block other road users from using the roundabout then expect a serious fault. If you are part of a big queue of traffic the issues become a bit less. If in doubt, go around again or take another exit safely.
      I cant give a categoric answer, but hope this helps.

    • @DG-ig4wj
      @DG-ig4wj Před 2 lety

      @@MotorcyclePWR yes it helps. Also, if you’re coming out of a minor to a major road and are turning right but both sides are extremely busy and a car coming from the right hand side let’s you out by flashing you but the other side traffic is still moving. Do you move out to the middle of the road in from of the car that has flashed you and wait for the other side to let you in or do you just wait until both sides are clear? Grey area but can see it being a issue during a test

  • @Golfspieler
    @Golfspieler Před rokem +1

    First Brexit and then you're driving on the wrong side😂😂🙈🙈😉🇨🇭.