CORE RULES

Driving Direction
• Drive on the left side of the road.
• Travel around roundabouts in a clockwise direction.
• Yield to traffic coming from the right and to vehicles already on the roundabout.

Right of Way
• Vehicles already on the roundabout always have priority.
• You must wait for a safe gap before entering.

Exits and Counting
• Each road leading off the roundabout is considered an exit.
• Count exits clockwise from your entry point.

Signaling
Because a roundabout is treated as a series of connecting roads:
• Signal right when taking an exit past halfway around (past 12 o’clock).
• Signal left when taking the first exit (left turn).
• No signal on entry when going straight, but signal left before exiting.

LANE GUIDE (Two-Lane Roundabouts)

First Exit (Left)
• Use left lane
• Signal left
• Stay left and exit

Straight Ahead
• Use right lane (per the local guidance provided)
• No signal entering
• Stay close to roundabout
• Signal left before exit

Right / Beyond Halfway
• Use right lane
• Signal right on approach
• Stay close to the center
• Spiral outward
• Signal left before exit

General Rule of Thumb
• Lane 1 → Exit 1
• Lane 2 → Exit 2

Large Vehicle Exception
• Large trucks/HGVs/LGVs may use wider or different lane positioning for safety.
• Give them extra space.

Crossroads Note
• At minor roads, yield to traffic from the right.
• Major roads have priority.
• Road signs and thicker/thinner map lines indicate major vs. minor roads.

Practical Safety Tip

If unsure:
• Slow down
• Observe road markings/signs
• Yield to the right
• Never cut across larger vehicles

Some of the lane guidance here (especially “straight ahead from the right lane”) may differ from roundabout conventions in other left-driving jurisdictions, so local road markings and posted signs should always take priority.

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