Roundabout!!!
Jun 13th 2011 | 11:18 pm
#16
FreeThinker
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 9,702
From: the moors and levels
Re: Roundabout!!!
Exactly Saxy, they should funnel the lanes on a dual carriageway down to a single lane at every roundabout if you can't use the inside lane........!!!
Just found this on another website:
However, the Spanish highway code has now changed. The recommendations are that you use the inside (right hand lane) to turn immediately right or go straight across. If you are turning left (the 3rd junction) you should be in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the lane going straight across (2nd junction) and then move into the inside (right hand) lane. If you are going all the way round, you should stay in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the 3rd junction.
(Thanks to 'Strolling Minstrel')
Just thought you'd like to know!
Just found this on another website:
However, the Spanish highway code has now changed. The recommendations are that you use the inside (right hand lane) to turn immediately right or go straight across. If you are turning left (the 3rd junction) you should be in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the lane going straight across (2nd junction) and then move into the inside (right hand) lane. If you are going all the way round, you should stay in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the 3rd junction.
(Thanks to 'Strolling Minstrel')
Just thought you'd like to know!
Not trying to be funny - is there such a thing?
Jun 14th 2011 | 12:01 am
#17
Forum Regular
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 173
From: 30 mins inland in the eastern Costa del Sol
Re: Roundabout!!!
Exactly Saxy, they should funnel the lanes on a dual carriageway down to a single lane at every roundabout if you can't use the inside lane........!!!
Just found this on another website:
However, the Spanish highway code has now changed. The recommendations are that you use the inside (right hand lane) to turn immediately right or go straight across. If you are turning left (the 3rd junction) you should be in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the lane going straight across (2nd junction) and then move into the inside (right hand) lane. If you are going all the way round, you should stay in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the 3rd junction.
(Thanks to 'Strolling Minstrel')
Just thought you'd like to know!
Just found this on another website:
However, the Spanish highway code has now changed. The recommendations are that you use the inside (right hand lane) to turn immediately right or go straight across. If you are turning left (the 3rd junction) you should be in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the lane going straight across (2nd junction) and then move into the inside (right hand) lane. If you are going all the way round, you should stay in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the 3rd junction.
(Thanks to 'Strolling Minstrel')
Just thought you'd like to know!
No wonder I've not attempted driving since I've been here
Jun 14th 2011 | 12:12 am
#18
Moderator
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 15,149
From: Costa Valencia
Re: Roundabout!!!
I did not drive for the first couple of years that we were here but now do all of the driving and the part I hate the most is roundabouts but they have to be dealt with constantly so no option but to endure them. By far the best way is to close your eyes and ears and hope for the best. 
Rosemary
Rosemary
Jun 14th 2011 | 12:50 am
#19
Forum Regular
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 173
From: 30 mins inland in the eastern Costa del Sol
Re: Roundabout!!!
I did not drive for the first couple of years that we were here but now do all of the driving and the part I hate the most is roundabouts but they have to be dealt with constantly so no option but to endure them. By far the best way is to close your eyes and ears and hope for the best.
Rosemary
Rosemary
Jun 14th 2011 | 2:17 am
#20
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,759
From: Land of no recession
Re: Roundabout!!!
Exactly Saxy, they should funnel the lanes on a dual carriageway down to a single lane at every roundabout if you can't use the inside lane........!!!
Just found this on another website:
However, the Spanish highway code has now changed. The recommendations are that you use the inside (right hand lane) to turn immediately right or go straight across. If you are turning left (the 3rd junction) you should be in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the lane going straight across (2nd junction) and then move into the inside (right hand) lane. If you are going all the way round, you should stay in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the 3rd junction.
(Thanks to 'Strolling Minstrel')
Just thought you'd like to know!
Just found this on another website:
However, the Spanish highway code has now changed. The recommendations are that you use the inside (right hand lane) to turn immediately right or go straight across. If you are turning left (the 3rd junction) you should be in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the lane going straight across (2nd junction) and then move into the inside (right hand) lane. If you are going all the way round, you should stay in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the 3rd junction.
(Thanks to 'Strolling Minstrel')
Just thought you'd like to know!
I think you will find that is the same as the link in post 2
Jun 14th 2011 | 2:52 am
#21
Concierge
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 29,808
From: ex ex-pat, in Taunton
Re: Roundabout!!!
I think a lot of the problems with Spanish roundabouts are that all the drivers are looking to see what girls are stood there, and what they are offering, and then they suddenly realise they should be turning and just cross the lanes. 
Jun 14th 2011 | 5:22 am
#23
On the road again.
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 17,507
From: On Top of the World
Re: Roundabout!!!
The problem with roundabouts is that there is always a moment when you can block someone, if you don't use the lights to show that you're crossing the right lane to leave the roundabout or someone has just entered thinking you're not taking that exit. However, according to that link, it says that the car on the left lane wanting to do that has NO preference. That's why people are told that if unsure, always on the right lane.
If in doubt or in very busy conditions to be on the safe side it's as well to keep right.
On the other hand if its totally traffic free, then take the racing line.
Yeh,its wrong I know, but I can never resist.
Jun 14th 2011 | 6:25 am
#25
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,759
From: Land of no recession
Re: Roundabout!!!
Jun 14th 2011 | 7:17 am
#26
Septic Sprout
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 8,002
From: Shanghai
Re: Roundabout!!!
Exactly Saxy, they should funnel the lanes on a dual carriageway down to a single lane at every roundabout if you can't use the inside lane........!!!
Just found this on another website:
However, the Spanish highway code has now changed. The recommendations are that you use the inside (right hand lane) to turn immediately right or go straight across. If you are turning left (the 3rd junction) you should be in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the lane going straight across (2nd junction) and then move into the inside (right hand) lane. If you are going all the way round, you should stay in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the 3rd junction.
(Thanks to 'Strolling Minstrel')
Just thought you'd like to know!
Just found this on another website:
However, the Spanish highway code has now changed. The recommendations are that you use the inside (right hand lane) to turn immediately right or go straight across. If you are turning left (the 3rd junction) you should be in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the lane going straight across (2nd junction) and then move into the inside (right hand) lane. If you are going all the way round, you should stay in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the 3rd junction.
(Thanks to 'Strolling Minstrel')
Just thought you'd like to know!
Jun 14th 2011 | 7:27 am
#27
Forum Regular
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 85
From: Galicia
Re: Roundabout!!!
¿!¿! Of course there are pictures and diagrams. The reason why you haven't seen it around (if you mean bookshops, etc) is because you usually get it in the autoescuela. You have to be registered in one and people go to classes there and to do tests. I've seen the British one, it's exactly the same format.
Jun 14th 2011 | 8:09 am
#28
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,759
From: Land of no recession
Re: Roundabout!!!
¿!¿! Of course there are pictures and diagrams. The reason why you haven't seen it around (if you mean bookshops, etc) is because you usually get it in the autoescuela. You have to be registered in one and people go to classes there and to do tests. I've seen the British one, it's exactly the same format.
Jun 14th 2011 | 6:53 pm
#29
FreeThinker
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 9,702
From: the moors and levels
Re: Roundabout!!!
¿!¿! Of course there are pictures and diagrams. The reason why you haven't seen it around (if you mean bookshops, etc) is because you usually get it in the autoescuela. You have to be registered in one and people go to classes there and to do tests. I've seen the British one, it's exactly the same format.
