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by ograymic
Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:57 am
Forum: Learner Driving
Topic: Questioning the way I use roundabouts.
Replies: 50
Views: 88602

Re: Questioning the way I use roundabouts.

I'll just add the extra caveat that if you do adopt lane 1 you need to be extra careful of high speed vehicles heading North on the A140 straight lining the RAB or exiting from lane 2 on the RAB as you'll be crossing their path. Yes, they are the ones making the decision to straight line but you sl...
by ograymic
Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:20 am
Forum: Learner Driving
Topic: Questioning the way I use roundabouts.
Replies: 50
Views: 88602

Re: Questioning the way I use roundabouts.

GTR1400Man you make a very good point, the signage clearly depicts the roundabout as a standard layout and i hadn't considered what you can see of the junction itself from a lower point of view. I think i will alter my approach and take the left/outside lane in the hope to reduce the risk but still ...
by ograymic
Sat Oct 21, 2017 8:28 am
Forum: Learner Driving
Topic: Questioning the way I use roundabouts.
Replies: 50
Views: 88602

Re: Questioning the way I use roundabouts.

You are correct. Indicating right while in the left lane is wrong. As viewed from your approach at A the exit at C is technically "past 12 O'Clock" so your technique is sound. The question is really, is what you are doing safe and efficient for you and not misleading to others? If the ans...
by ograymic
Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:53 pm
Forum: Learner Driving
Topic: Questioning the way I use roundabouts.
Replies: 50
Views: 88602

Questioning the way I use roundabouts.

I have been driving 12 years now, give or take. and i was taught to use the 12 o'clock rule when no other markings are present on a roundabout. This has served me well for a good portion of my driving life but there is one roundabout that has me questioning my training. 2017-10-14 (2).png The above ...

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