How to teach roundabouts
Mini, single-lane and multi-lane roundabouts: lane choice, giving way and signalling.
What to teach
- Start with small, quiet roundabouts before multi-lane ones.
- Teach lane choice from the road markings and signs on approach.
- Practise judging gaps and giving way to traffic from the right.
- Signal left after passing the exit before yours.
Faults to watch for
- Choosing the wrong lane on approach.
- Stopping when the way is clear.
- Forgetting to signal left when leaving.
Practice between lessons
Supervised drives through the same few roundabouts repeatedly build confidence fast. Map the big ones near the test centre.
Common questions
Which lane should a learner use at a roundabout?
Follow the road markings. Without markings, use the left lane for the first exit and the right lane for exits past 12 o'clock.
How should drivers treat mini-roundabouts?
Give way to traffic from the right and pass round the central marking. Avoid U-turns on them where possible.
