Originally Posted by SueG

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Originally Posted by Ka Ora!

The UK highway code states in Rule 185 that make your intentions Clear before entering a Roundabout. Failing to do so whilst on your driving test will be a nice big tick against your pass as it is conceived as a major failure in regards to road safety. The only time you don't indicate prior to entering a roundabout is if you are passing straight across it, Then you only indicate on exiting. Take a 3 oclock position exit or 9 oclock position exit requires signaling in advance and when on dual carriage way roundabouts you indicate even earlier to place yourself in the correct entry lane. A fussy Policeman can issue a ticket for driving without due care an attention should he feel it fitting to the occasion.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum.../dg_070540.jpg

Originally Posted by jdr

Love see one of these here. lol
I lived in Colchester when they first layed one of these out with lorry tyres and changed the positions every day till they got it right, so funny watching the drivers.

Originally Posted by Beachcomber

That roundabout is in Swindon. (Swindon's white knuckle ride) It created mayhem when it was first opened in 1972:

http://www.swindonweb.com/index.asp?...GIC+ROUNDABOUT

Originally Posted by lmj50

I stand corrected, chastised and eat humble pie! lol
Was I correct about driving in Spain?
LMJ,

Originally Posted by Beachcomber

That roundabout is in Swindon. (Swindon's white knuckle ride) It created mayhem when it was first opened in 1972:

http://www.swindonweb.com/index.asp?...GIC+ROUNDABOUT

Originally Posted by jdr

The periferique around Paris is the worst place ever to drive.

Originally Posted by Susie Wong

A nightmare. been round that about 10.00pm, dark, hissing it down, no road markings and no lights - missed exit and had to go round again.

Originally Posted by Lionda

In a rainstorm we passed a car which had hit a crash barrier and the emergency rescue team were there trying to cut someone out of the car...in teeming rain

Originally Posted by featherbum

glad i provided you guys with some amusement

i moved to england shortly after passing my test so all my driving experience has been in the uk...! and all i can say is that, these ppl are a bunch of maniacs!


oh and how about.... ppl who, on a 3 lane rd use the right lane to then turn left and viceversa- then go nuts at you for 'getting on their way'?

Originally Posted by Jerezgirl

A friend of mine took her driving test here in Spain only last year...they are still being taught to take the right hand land of the roundabout regardless of which exit you use. She said you only take the left lane if you intend to double back on yourself and drive back down the same road you have come from.

If you notice it is always the learner drivers that take the left lane to make a right turn......I find it incredibly dangerous....I'm sure they'll have to change it some time.

Originally Posted by Jerezgirl

If you notice it is always the learner drivers that take the left lane to make a right turn......I find it incredibly dangerous....I'm sure they'll have to change it some time.

Originally Posted by El Capitan

Just a few weeks ago we were on the moto, on a 3 lane city road and turning right ourselves when a car in the middle lane also turned right but sharp right and literally had the moto against the side of his car. He wasnt a beginner and his excuse was that he was indicating to turn right so everyone else should have got out of his way. Luckily the moto is heavy enough to resist the side of his car so we didnt get hurt. I really wanted to punch his lights out though.

Originally Posted by featherbum

are you from swindon????