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Approaching a roundabout. Entering a roundabout. Turning left. Turning right. Making a u-turn. Changing lanes in a roundabout. Going straight ahead. Exiting a roundabout. There are thousands of roundabouts across Australia and frequent drivers would probably meet one every day. But, as common as they are, roundabout road rules are often misunderstood. Motorists should know what a roundabout is, what they’re for and the road rules that govern their use. So have a read of the below to refresh your understanding. Roundabouts manage the traffic flow at intersections. They move traffic in one direction around a central island. Vehicles can turn left or right, go straight ahead, or make a full turn (U-turn). Part 9 of the Road Rules 2014 details the legislation that covers roundabouts. Reg 114 explains how to give way when entering or driving in a roundabout, and reg 118 outlines indicating when leaving a roundabout. The road rules do not change depending on the size of the roundabout. The basic rules to remember
Giving way when entering or driving in a roundabout
For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision. There is no specific legislation stating one must give way to the other if entering the roundabout at the same time, only that you must give way to any vehicle already in the roundabout. However, common sense must prevail. As the rule states, a driver must slow down enough to be able to stop to avoid a collision if necessary. Many drivers enter and approach roundabouts too fast and if there was a collision and it was a result of them not slowing to be able to avoid a collision, then they may face penalties from the authorities. Roundabout risks to watch for:
When entering a roundabout The best practice is to?APPROACHING: Be in the right-hand lane unless otherwise marked on the roadway, and use a right-turn signal. 2. CIRCULATING: Keep to the right-hand (outside) lane of the roundabout and continue to use your right-turn signal through your exit. Do not change lanes.
What is the correct way to use a roundabout?Enter the roundabout when there is a big enough gap in traffic. Drive in a counterclockwise direction. Do not stop or pass other vehicles. Use your turn signals when you change lanes or exit the roundabout.
Which way is the flow of traffic as you enter a roundabout?Driving Through A Multi-lane Roundabout
Most two-lane roundabouts allow traffic in the right lane to turn right and go straight through the roundabout, while traffic in the left lane must go straight, turn left or return in the direction it came from.
When you approach a roundabout you must enter to the of the central island?Approaching a Roundabout
A conventional roundabout will have ONE-W AY signs mounted in the center island. They help guide traffic and indicate that you must drive to the right of the center island.
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