Driving skills syllabus

11   Driving straight ahead at a roundabout

Aim

• To legally and safely drive straight ahead at a roundabout.

Situation

• In a 50–60 km/h zone.
• On a two-way street with a roundabout.

The driver should

• Check the mirrors (inside and outside).
• Position the vehicle appropriately in the lane for the intended route through the roundabout.
• Slow the vehicle to an appropriate speed for the roundabout and stop or give way if required.
• Search the roundabout and exits for hazards.
• Select an appropriate gap in the traffic.
• Keep the vehicle in a correct position through the roundabout.
• Indicate left for at least three seconds before leaving the roundabout (when passing the exit before the exit they are taking).
• Check the mirrors when exiting the roundabout.
• Accelerate back to an appropriate road speed for the conditions.
• Perform the tasks at least three times.

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Last updated: 30 April 2009