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

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  • 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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Комментарии • 258

  • @darthhammer1475
    @darthhammer1475 4 года назад +158

    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 6 лет назад +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!❤️

  • @kernow9324
    @kernow9324 7 лет назад +33

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

  • @stew9stew
    @stew9stew 7 лет назад +12

    much challenging examples - - excellent tutorial!

  • @missy_moo8998
    @missy_moo8998 5 лет назад +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 :)

  • @vybzbev7684
    @vybzbev7684 5 лет назад +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  5 лет назад +5

      Ha - thanks for all the views!

    • @oliviajack2625
      @oliviajack2625 5 лет назад +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 5 лет назад

      Vybz Bev ll

    • @ramraja4734
      @ramraja4734 5 лет назад

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

    • @aweskeyfitnes8426
      @aweskeyfitnes8426 5 лет назад

      That is helpfully thanks

  • @comrade__945
    @comrade__945 4 года назад +2

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

  • @sandrasolomon6937
    @sandrasolomon6937 4 года назад +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

  • @sarahhilton1028
    @sarahhilton1028 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @Jj-ws3em
    @Jj-ws3em 5 лет назад +10

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

  • @Crystal2Castles
    @Crystal2Castles 3 года назад +1

    Thankyou so much for these videos, so helpful

  • @rinaadam2235
    @rinaadam2235 7 лет назад +25

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

  • @wingit7602
    @wingit7602 2 года назад

    Im really glad i found this channel

  • @Snelkrdfswhbdsf
    @Snelkrdfswhbdsf 3 года назад +2

    Extremely useful thanks

  • @haniyanoor914
    @haniyanoor914 5 лет назад +1

    Best info thank u

  • @Kresnov
    @Kresnov 2 года назад

    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.

  • @chloerowe523
    @chloerowe523 4 года назад +77

    I passed yesterday with 1 driving fault

  • @mihohong7650
    @mihohong7650 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much it’s very useful

  • @perfumesrus7504
    @perfumesrus7504 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @ballybunion9
    @ballybunion9 4 года назад +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.

  • @lucaswolfe4629
    @lucaswolfe4629 2 года назад +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  2 года назад

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

  • @tutangdurac6575
    @tutangdurac6575 5 лет назад +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?

  • @dariowiter3078
    @dariowiter3078 3 года назад

    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  3 года назад +1

      Thanks and welcome!

    • @dariowiter3078
      @dariowiter3078 3 года назад

      @@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! 🙂

  • @abif4871
    @abif4871 4 года назад +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  4 года назад

      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 ruclips.net/video/_CLxQdx1e7s/видео.html

  • @anyweespenceley6172
    @anyweespenceley6172 2 года назад

    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

  • @chriskate7
    @chriskate7 5 лет назад

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

  • @sea5205
    @sea5205 3 года назад +1

    Great video, thanks!

  • @dannyh_fitness
    @dannyh_fitness 8 месяцев назад

    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  8 месяцев назад

      This video might help: Offset Roundabouts: ruclips.net/video/r8UGFa3QuVc/видео.html 👍🏼

  • @wasowisamm3456
    @wasowisamm3456 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks 🙏🏻

  • @bendrake4788
    @bendrake4788 3 года назад

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

  • @happyhedgehog6450
    @happyhedgehog6450 2 года назад

    Very useful, thanks.

  • @melodimelodi2750
    @melodimelodi2750 4 года назад +1

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

  • @renjiththomas8897
    @renjiththomas8897 3 года назад

    Passed first time today
    Thanks for the videos

  • @96NNK
    @96NNK 7 лет назад +1

    JUST WHAT I NEEDED

    • @96NNK
      @96NNK 7 лет назад

      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  7 лет назад +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.

  • @dunyazhyan263
    @dunyazhyan263 3 года назад

    So good thanks 😊

  • @rahafghayth4485
    @rahafghayth4485 4 года назад +1

    Thanks 🌹 🌹

  • @shiningdiva_2
    @shiningdiva_2 5 лет назад

    Good video. Thank you

  • @1107861214ali
    @1107861214ali 2 года назад

    Fantastic video, thank you so much

  • @rossella3351
    @rossella3351 5 лет назад

    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  5 лет назад

      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 5 лет назад

      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 5 лет назад

      Advance Driving School roundabouts for bigginers

  • @makimcalistermusic
    @makimcalistermusic 3 года назад +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  3 года назад

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

  • @a.856
    @a.856 3 года назад +1

    Thank you

  • @lulaharvey396
    @lulaharvey396 4 года назад +2

    Using this for my lesson today lol

  • @Near2Future
    @Near2Future 3 года назад

    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  3 года назад

      This video might help: Roundabout Lane Discipline: ruclips.net/video/yArctgMCBks/видео.html 👍🏼

  • @suhaahmed5503
    @suhaahmed5503 5 лет назад +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  5 лет назад +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 5 лет назад

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

  • @TheYamiJK
    @TheYamiJK 5 лет назад +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  5 лет назад

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

  • @jff711
    @jff711 5 лет назад

    Thanks...

  • @mintiemojito6703
    @mintiemojito6703 4 года назад +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  4 года назад +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 Год назад

      @@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.

  • @lifescomplexities1046
    @lifescomplexities1046 6 лет назад

    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  6 лет назад

      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!

  • @raddaz9b
    @raddaz9b 3 года назад +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  3 года назад +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 3 года назад

      Thanks very much .😊

    • @johnjephcote7636
      @johnjephcote7636 Год назад

      @@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!

  • @natashastaneva6989
    @natashastaneva6989 7 лет назад

    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  7 лет назад

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

    • @samenumer4881
      @samenumer4881 7 лет назад

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

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  7 лет назад +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 7 лет назад

      Advance Driving School thanks a lot

  • @masumbillah7383
    @masumbillah7383 2 года назад

    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  2 года назад

      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: ruclips.net/video/u6z536F2Kug/видео.html 👍🏼

  • @fishsauce7497
    @fishsauce7497 5 лет назад +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  5 лет назад +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 5 лет назад +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  5 лет назад

      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 5 лет назад

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

    • @rina2418
      @rina2418 4 года назад +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!

  • @JohnSmith-ox7xc
    @JohnSmith-ox7xc Год назад

    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  Год назад +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 Год назад

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

  • @AB43TV
    @AB43TV 4 года назад +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  4 года назад

      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 4 года назад

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks!

  • @giftonaiwu950
    @giftonaiwu950 2 года назад

    Thank u

  • @xTj321x
    @xTj321x 6 лет назад

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

  • @johnjephcote7636
    @johnjephcote7636 Год назад

    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  Год назад

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

  • @caitb7089
    @caitb7089 5 лет назад +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  5 лет назад

      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 5 лет назад

      I'm same like you really confused

  • @greluczombie5990
    @greluczombie5990 2 года назад

    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  2 года назад +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 2 года назад +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?

  • @pinayinuk
    @pinayinuk 10 месяцев назад

    thanks

  • @kasmo810
    @kasmo810 3 года назад

    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  3 года назад +1

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

  • @misstangshan95
    @misstangshan95 2 года назад

    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  2 года назад +1

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

  • @Becky_bb_xx
    @Becky_bb_xx Год назад

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

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Год назад

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

  • @johnayres2303
    @johnayres2303 Год назад

    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  Год назад

      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!

  • @mdnahidn
    @mdnahidn 2 года назад

    *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  2 года назад

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

    • @mdnahidn
      @mdnahidn 2 года назад

      @@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  2 года назад

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

    • @mdnahidn
      @mdnahidn 2 года назад

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool perfect, that makes absolute sense :)

  • @Sage.....
    @Sage..... 5 лет назад

    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  5 лет назад

      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.

  • @mizgintusgul8089
    @mizgintusgul8089 2 года назад +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  2 года назад

      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 2 года назад

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks so much

    • @mizgintusgul8089
      @mizgintusgul8089 2 года назад

      @@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  2 года назад

      We would recommend it - this video shows why: Changing Lanes Safely: ruclips.net/video/eRTAxottBkY/видео.html 👍🏼

  • @angb1672
    @angb1672 3 года назад +1

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

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  3 года назад

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

  • @chrisbaker2784
    @chrisbaker2784 6 лет назад

    Great video thanks, but may I ask a question - at 1:18 (going straight ahead) when you're saying "making sure to follow the lane around the roundabout carefully" why is your car almost in the middle of the road instead of keeping to the left? If another car was turning right, tight against the middle of the roundabout you would very very close to it. Isn't the point of having roundabouts with two lanes so that theoretically two cars can go round together side by side (like one turning right and the other going straight ahead for example)? Thanks for your answer in advance

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  6 лет назад

      You are right - I probably could have steered a little wider around that roundabout, although I think there was still enough room for another car beside me. I probably was a little lazy because I knew that there wasn’t any other vehicles near me, but still that’s a poor excuse! 🙄

    • @chrisbaker2784
      @chrisbaker2784 6 лет назад

      Understood, thanks again for the excellent videos. Best of luck with your enterprise

    • @abukaradan2633
      @abukaradan2633 5 лет назад +1

      hi good morning I am dahir so I confused the rounboub so can I use second exist it means ahead can I use right line please

  • @piplup2009
    @piplup2009 4 года назад

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

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  4 года назад

      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: ruclips.net/video/yArctgMCBks/видео.html

  • @jgabriellex
    @jgabriellex 6 лет назад

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

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  6 лет назад

      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’

  • @PassionForMusic5
    @PassionForMusic5 Год назад

    What is your speed on approach to the roundabout

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  Год назад

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

  • @ashutoshmeena6139
    @ashutoshmeena6139 4 года назад

    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  4 года назад +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.

  • @olaengland6980
    @olaengland6980 4 года назад +2

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

  • @MysticaL13th
    @MysticaL13th 6 лет назад

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

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  6 лет назад

      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 6 лет назад

      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.

  • @stevemaggers4900
    @stevemaggers4900 5 лет назад

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

  • @martyndaines1708
    @martyndaines1708 6 лет назад

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

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  6 лет назад

      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’ 👍🏼

  • @wasdwasd609
    @wasdwasd609 2 года назад +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.

  • @CERTI0151
    @CERTI0151 3 года назад +1

    Driving test tomorrow. Wish me luck 😇

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  3 года назад

      You can do it!

    • @CERTI0151
      @CERTI0151 3 года назад

      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  3 года назад

      @@CERTI0151 Well done! :-)

  • @ekennahutchinson1636
    @ekennahutchinson1636 4 года назад

    I have the right mindset to pass my driving test

  • @istiakhahmed7418
    @istiakhahmed7418 5 месяцев назад

    good

  • @caitlineveartist2264
    @caitlineveartist2264 Год назад +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  Год назад

      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 Год назад

      @@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.

  • @adamrules01
    @adamrules01 2 года назад +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

  • @MrTNR
    @MrTNR 2 года назад

    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.

  • @dileepoj4699
    @dileepoj4699 5 лет назад

    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  5 лет назад +1

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

  • @cillianmaher2523
    @cillianmaher2523 5 лет назад +2

    Passed today🙌🏻

  • @funlife7758
    @funlife7758 5 лет назад

    Hi,
    I am new driver. A round about has 4 exit 1 is left 2 nd exit mention no through exit it is before 12 o clock and 3rd exit after 12 o clock . I use right lane for 3rd exit but people use outer lane for 3 rd exit. Please advice

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  5 лет назад

      We would use the right lane for turning right, except when road markings state otherwise. Perhaps the other drivers are doing it wrong, or maybe you have missed a sign? Without being there we can't say for certain.

  • @monkeydust100
    @monkeydust100 2 года назад

    Is that bury st Edmunds?

  • @abdinasirabdi1776
    @abdinasirabdi1776 5 лет назад +2

    What about the middle lane?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  5 лет назад +1

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

  • @sarahhilton1028
    @sarahhilton1028 6 лет назад

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

  • @andrewlynham606
    @andrewlynham606 4 года назад

    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  4 года назад

      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.

  • @juemckool
    @juemckool 6 лет назад

    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  6 лет назад +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.

  • @Asstronauts93
    @Asstronauts93 6 лет назад +7

    Wouldn't a single lane roundabout be much simpler

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  6 лет назад +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 4 года назад

    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  4 года назад

      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!

  • @rs1077
    @rs1077 5 лет назад +2

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

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  5 лет назад

      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 5 лет назад

      @@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  5 лет назад +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 3 года назад

      Have you passed?

  • @PiefacePete46
    @PiefacePete46 2 года назад

    An excellent video on a topic that makes a big difference to traffic flow. Many people have knowledge-gaps on this, and the law enforcers tend to "turn a blind eye".
    BUT... Could you please identify what country you are referring to... there are no clues in your channel name, video title, or description. (I've given you a "Like" anyway!)

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  2 года назад

      We are in the UK 🇬🇧 👍🏼

    • @PiefacePete46
      @PiefacePete46 2 года назад

      @@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks, I had worked it out. :o)
      The point I was trying to make, (not very successfully), is that someone living in another country might take your information as gospel, but find out the hard way that things are different under their local jursdiction. Cheers.

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  2 года назад

      That's why we posted this on the 'About' section on our Channel homepage: "We are an independent driving school based in the UK. The videos on our channel suggest ways you can improve your driving, but they are not intended to replace proper driving lessons with an instructor. Our videos are written to help UK learner drivers perfect the essential driving skills needed to become a safe driver and pass the UK Driving Test. If you are a more experienced driver, or if you live in a different country you may drive in a slightly different way, but we hope you still find our videos interesting."

  • @Johnjohnson-sy7fu
    @Johnjohnson-sy7fu 5 лет назад +2

    Wow that was set in bury

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  5 лет назад

      Yes, we live near Bury St Edmunds, so all our videos are filmed locally 👍🏼

    • @Johnjohnson-sy7fu
      @Johnjohnson-sy7fu 5 лет назад

      Cool could you do a video in Sudbury? Like a town driveing video ?

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  5 лет назад

      I actually grew up in Sudbury! Unless we need to film something specific, we will probably stick to filming in Bury as it has a good selection of road to use and is most convenient for us.

  • @raymondsmith3551
    @raymondsmith3551 6 лет назад +1

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

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  6 лет назад

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

  • @iwanttowatchyoutubenow
    @iwanttowatchyoutubenow Год назад

    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 Год назад

      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 Год назад

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

  • @riccccccardo
    @riccccccardo 5 лет назад

    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  5 лет назад

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

    • @riccccccardo
      @riccccccardo 5 лет назад

      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. ruclips.net/video/QJnjBw6e9MA/видео.html

    • @AdvanceDrivingSchool
      @AdvanceDrivingSchool  5 лет назад

      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 5 лет назад

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