How to Drive Through Roundabouts :: Driving Lesson to Pass A Road Test
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Introduction 0:03
World Roundabouts 2:19
North America & Roundabouts 3:53
Approaching Roundabouts & Signalling 4:37
Roundabout Signs 6:15
Truck Aprons 7:11
Mini-Roundabouts 8:00
Signalling 8:34
Multi-Lane Roundabouts 12:02
In-Vehicle (Right, Straight, Left & U-Turns) - 14:10
Conclusion 18:21
Question - Do you have any tips for new drivers learning to navigate roundabouts? 22:56
Salutations 23:13
Blooper 23:46
Are you taking a road test in a car, bus, or big truck?
In Australia, China, the UAE (United Arab Emirates), Europe and the UK (United Kingdom) roundabouts are commonplace. However, in North America, roundabouts are only beginning to make an appearance on the driving landscape. Consequently, new & veteran drivers alike have difficulty negotiating these new roadway structures.
Probably the biggest challenge for the uninitiated driver is that at roundabouts you have to be prepared to both stop and go…more or less at the same time. Thus, the key to successfully navigating roundabouts is to scan and observe well in advance. And as you’re approaching the roundabout and scanning, “cover the brake”, that way if a vehicle barges into the roundabout, you’ve cut down your reaction time and can bring the vehicle to a safe stop.
Roundabouts have several advantages:
1) Roundabouts have fewer points of conflict; therefore there are fewer crashes than at conventional intersections
2) These move higher number of vehicles through an intersection
3) Because vehicles are not stopping, these reduce urban noise.
When negotiating roundabouts, locate the roundabout as far down the road as possible. Slow to the recommended speed. Take note of the direction in the roundabout, which is indicated by signs and arrows. If driving on the right, the direction is counter-clockwise; if on the left, the direction is clockwise. Take note of any signage or road markings that direct traffic through the roundabout.
Importantly, have a plan before you begin driving and know where you want to travel. With good planning, you're going to be able to successfully navigate the roundabout because you know where you're going and which direction you want to travel in the roundabout.
When navigating the roundabout, cut the circle in half. For those driving on the right side of the road, everything on the right side of the roundabout will be either a right turn, or a straight through. Everything on the left side of the half-circle will either be a left turn or a 'U' turn.
When signalling at a roundabout, it is the same as you would signal at a conventional intersection. If you are going to turn right, signal right as you approach the roundabout. If you are going to turn left or make a 'U' turn, signal left as you are approaching the roundabout. If you are proceeding straight through, you don't have to signal.
When exiting the roundabout, signal right "if practicable". "If practicable" means if you can do it signal right just prior to exiting the roundabout.
If an emergency vehicle appears when you’re in the roundabout, do NOT stop in the roundabout. Exit the roundabout at the earliest possible exit and stop there. With this technique you are not going to block the path of the emergency vehicle.
Good luck on your road test!
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I passed my road test . Thanks to your videos. God bless you
Hi Mercy Seed - that is *_OUTSTANDING_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
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See this vid too my friend: th-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/w-d-xo.html
After 40 years of driving, Im still learning things from you that make me safer as I age. Old dog, new tricks.
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I’m from the Uk , my biggest gripe on roundabouts is people here in Canada just drive on and drive off the roundabout no signalling ! It makes it much easier if people would signal. Because if you’re coming on and they are going to turn on to road you’re just coming out of you maybe could have carried on if you new what their intentions were.
I"m 71 and just passed my behind the wheel test because of your videos. I actually did have a roundabout on the examination and did fine. Many thanks! Your videos gave me more confidence. Initially, I was a bit nervous because the last time I had a behind the wheel, I was 19 years old. Thinking about all your tips while driving really helped and still does after my exam. My test mistakes were for driving too slow (I was very careful not to go over the posted speed limits, but perhaps I was too cautious) and for turning off my signal too soon after completing a lane change. The examiner said I should have kept the signal on longer after making a lane change. Nevertheless, I passed the first time and am very grateful I found your videos!!! Because I am just getting Glaucoma and Cataracts, I will be taking the California behind the wheel test every 2 years from now on. You can be sure, I'll continue to use your great resource as a mature driver. With much appreciation, Margie U.
Hi Margie U - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you're having a big celebration, and it is well deserved. You're an inspiration to the rest of the smart drivers here on the channel - thank you for sharing your story. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom there in California. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks so much for your kind words, Rick! Always scanning, mirror, and shoulder checks! Warm Regards, Margie U.
You are most welcome Margie. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@margieura1146 Your story is inspiring, I hope you're still doing well!!
I totally pulled a Griswald's move at a roundabout on my last road test. I was such a nervous wreck rather than making a left turn as instructed, I just drove right around...talk about humiliating! Thx for this!!! ☺
One topic i did not see in this video is driving next to trucks or longer than average vehicles, You never want to drive next to them when approaching or in the roundabout, they usually need most of the space in the roundabout to make a turn, and if they are turing right they may need part of the left lane to make the right turn.
Other than that very informative. Great tutorial.
Rick, these roundabouts look quite small. Here in Kitchener Ontario we have some bigger and busier ones comparatively. And soo many crashes have happened here, it's unbelievable.
2:53 about the Arc de Triomphe roundabout in Paris: According to the French Highway Code, it is not classified as a classical roundabout (Giratoire), it’s a “rond-point” meaning that it is a roundabout where the basic right of way rule is applied (Row to the right), meaning that the vehicles entering that roundabout have the right of way. Also in every avenue linking the roundabout there’s a traffic light for pedestrians a dozen meters from the roundabout that actually controls the flow of traffic entering the roundabout. Lastly, in case of an accident inside that roundabout, there’s a default 50/50 split on the insurance claim
Hi Edi Pires - thank you so much for that information my friend. Interesting that vehicles entering have the ROW - very interesting indeed! All the best, Cheers Rick
Hands down best video on this. God bless brother. New driver here.
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The best explanation you can find.
Thank you for your kind words. Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
Excellent explanation of roundabouts in this video! Thanks for reminding me to watch this video to help me understand roundabouts better during one of your live streams this week. Appreciate your thorough explanations of complex driving maneuvers/situations.
Thank you so much for this, super helpful Rick !
Hello from Kelowna!
As a result of watching your videos repeatedly, I passed my N test on the first attempt! I would like to thank you for posting these videos.
May Jesus bless you!!
Yep. Thanks for this. Makes sense!
Hi pspboy7 - Brilliant! All the best, Cheers Rick
At 3:05, that is not Italy, it is the roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain ! :)
Thank you my friend for that amendment. All the best, Cheers Rick
Needed to refresh my memory on roundabouts ! thanks !
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Hi Rick, great video. Thank you very much.
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Thank you very much for all your videos.
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Thank you, extremely helpful.
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The best roundabout tutorial! Thanks Rick! You're my hero!!!
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Ellie u look awesome 😘😘😘😘
Thank you for all your good work and teaching.
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your videos are the best on TH-cam, you are very dynamic and clear to explain everything we need to know, and you show us multiple examples . Thank you so much
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I very appreciated ,thanks a lot.I hope using this good information in my test next Tuesday
Hi salem ogla - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome on Tuesday. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Have a look at these videos: th-cam.com/video/dC1iJ3MzooI/w-d-xo.html&list=PL0x-bChcUvwHfySp3YoW1B2TqFxh67R6v&index=1 Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Best Explanation of Roundabouts that I've seen, thanks a lot for this Sir!
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You're awesome Rick! Just came across the multilane roundabouts in Brantford Ontario. This video makes so much sense. Thank you!!
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Concetta u look brilliant 😘😘😘😘😘
Excellent explanation, thank you ..
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Thank u for all the tips. U have a very positive way of giving tips👍🏻
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Excellent explanation, I just ran into some 2 lane versions in carmel IN. Needless to say I was a bit confused, I think this video will help huge. Thanks
Hi Craig Tate - you are most welcome my friend. All the best for the holidays there in Indiana. All the best, Cheers Rick
I am also watching this video because I need to take my road test in Carmel today haha
Great video! I show it to my drivers ed class every semester!! Thanks Rick
Hi Clint Kelley - Thank you for your comment. We're happy to hear we could help out. Where in the world are you teaching driver's ed. my friend? All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I teach drivers ed at Wasatch High School in Heber City, Utah. We just watched the parallel parking video last week. My students loved the part when you got in the car and demonstrated. Thanks again for the great resources!!!
Thank you so much!!
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Thank you for your share ,
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After watching your video, i now understand how to enter and signal in roundabouts. Hopefully I will be more confident on my next driving class especially on driving in roundabouts. Thanks you so much Mr Rick!
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I am currently in a driving school in Bahrain and this video is helping me a lot to understand roundabouts. Thank you Sir!
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I wanna say thank you Sir. GOD bless
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Great video, Smart Drive Test! :) We have so many of these in Oregon now. Just so you know, I know of at least 2 here that are 2 lane roundabouts. Those confused me So bad, until seeing your video.
Hi lbelle49 - thank you for your great comment. That helps out all the new drivers in the great state of Oregon. And I'm glad that the information helped you out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
I was just thinking that I could use some brushing up on these. Thanks!
Hi Chaplin - thanks for your comment. I'm glad that it helped out. All the best, Cheers Rick
We just had three or four roundabouts put in our town (bemidji mn) and they are set up basically in a row you go on one and if you are just going to the other side up the road there is another and then so on again... Im nervous about this next to blind spots and judging when to pull out into traffic these roundabouts are on my top worries for my road test! Thank you for the videos!
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Thank you so much i got my licence from VID ZIMBABWE thanks for the the whole mirror signal shoulder check guide. The examiner had no comments all he says was come get your licence.
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Thank you
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Here in Sweden, in multi-lanes roundabouts, if we want to go left, first we have to be in the left lane and indicate left, then when leaving it is mandatory to change lane to outer lane and indicate right when leaving ....
Fine description of how to Navigate a roundabout in the USA. Thanks.
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👐🏻thanks for video and good luck🇨🇦
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They have a multilane roundabout in Idaho Falls, Idaho that always gives me trouble. After watching your video and explanation I feel more confident about using this roundabout safely.
Hi LeeAnna Guyett - Apologies for the late response. Happy to hear we could help out. Could you send me an address for the roundabout to which you're referring? All the best, Cheers Rick
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Absolutely. The roundabout that I'm referring to is on 25th and Lincoln. Idaho falls, ID. Here's the closest address I could come up with that will show you the roundabout.
2495 E Lincoln Rd, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
2019, Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, IN has multi-lane round abouts. As I found out as an HVAC tech, indiana loves "slip lanes". Almost every multi-lane intersection in Fort Wayne has a slip lane with a yield sign.
Hi rick, great videos, very informative, my quick tip for new roundabout users, especially for multi lane roundabouts is don't try to 'sneak' past heavy vehicles (articulated trucks, buses etc.) that are using the outside lane by zipping past on inside lane, often ends in tears
Hi Virgil 481 - thank you for your comment and brilliant information. You are absolutely correct - give larger units a wide birth when in a roundabout. Thank you again - all the best, Cheers Rick
You should come to Lake Stevens, Washington and make a roundabout tutorial and review for our new multi lane ones
Where I live in Texas, there are quite a few of multi lane roundabouts now.
Hi Presto Car Talk and Reviews. - Thank you for your comment. Yes, these are beginning to make appearances on the Texan driving landscape my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks so much.I am traveling in Romania and I encountered so many of the roundabouts. I survived the first day, but seeing your video I understand now how they work😂
Hi @MsMath1331 - you are most welcome my friend and I am very glad to help you. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Very informative thanks for the video, now i understand it how roundabouts work lol.. keep up the good work,sir..
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drinking game. take a shot every time he says "round about" 😂😂
and then drive into your local roundabout!
EXACTLY WHAT I WAS GOING TO COMMENT! Don’t play it on this video if you’re a lightweight. Stick with the Bob Newhart show.
Nooooo. I have to work tomorrow 🤣🤣🤣 Can't go to work so drunk
Lol 🤣 I am cracking 😂😆
I'm crying 😭🤣😄😭 seriously I can't 😂😆🤣
I was in that Victoria traffic circle tonight behind someone who came to almost a complete stop before entering the first one and almost a complete stop before leaving the second one. The really exciting part was knowing a dump truck pulling a pup had followed me in ans was somewhere behind me. BTW, thanks for clearing up the signalling technique in these!
Hey Tim - I'm so impressed that you know that the trailer behind a dump truck is called a pup!! Top marks for you. Yes, that would be a bit disconcerting with the car in front stopping. You certainly wouldn't want a loaded tip truck driving over the Pastor Yoda mobile!! All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much do you have a video on reversing into drums
Hi Michelle Matekenya - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment and query. Is this the video you're looking for: th-cam.com/video/s-mY5BIQDHI/w-d-xo.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I've this lesson now at my driving school.. and it's like opposite here when 2 lanes in roundabout (which is very common) it's like 95%+ people that leaving roundabout at the right lane, since driving on right lane is the default lane unless you going to turn left short after roundabout. So when turning left you go inside on left lane in roundabout and at the last one you pass by you drive towards that triangle/split changing to right lane just like normal changing lane, and then driving out on the right lane.
It's so common that I even didn't know or at least think about it's possible to drive out on the left lane, since I never seen (or noticed) someone ever done that here (sweden).
I drive in USA by your videos thanks
You are most welcome my friend. All the very best, Cheers Rick
There are some multi lane roundabouts in the USA Carmel, Indiana has them
What about the Swindon "magic" roundabout? Very informative video. Having been driving for 50 years, it's good to have a refresher.
Hi Brent Scott - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. I'm not familiar with the Swindon "magic" roundabout; however, I just looked it up and those are complex indeed. It would be important to follow both the road signs and the lane markings to successfully navigate those roundabouts that move traffic from 5 or more roads. I suspect that these types of roundabouts are safer than a conventional intersection and move more traffic that one controlled with traffic lights. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Last week I commented that I understood the round about concept after watching this and was in school. Today I got my driving licence, Thank you!!! It was a great help it was indeed in my driving test!!! I'm sure there will be more students who will learn from this. keep it up Sir! Regards from Bahrain.
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I really need a visual behind the wheel show me how- please get in a low profile car and show me..I have a little Ford Focus🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
3 in Kemptville Ontario, one is 2 lanes
we have a multi-lane roundabout here in Edmonton
I would like to have more confidence at over or underpasses on big highways. Merging and of and on ramps
Do you have someone with driving experience that could go with you and give you some pointers? I find that a mentor can often help strengthen aspects of your driving. Cheers Rick
if there is a large truck on the roundabout give them plenty of room they will need all the space to get around. in the UK we call the small ones mini-roundabouts if you are driving anything larger than a small car, go round the best you can and be aware of vehicles around you
In the UK on the bigger roundabouts its common to see a lane specifically for going left (right in the US). This means you dont have to slow for traffic to your right (or left). Makes everything much quicker. For most in the UK and Europe roundabouts just aren't a big deal. They just work.
Hi Oliver Lewin - Thank you for your comment. Those designated lanes are awesome, and make the roundabout so much easier to navigate. And you are correct my friend - I drove in Australia, and roundabouts just work there too. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest we also have spiral roundbouts
Btw we do have a multi-lane roundabout in Calgary, located in McKenzie town. My driving instructor took me on it during rush hour. It was pretty intense!
Hi Chaplin - if these are multi-lane with lots of traffic, yes indeed, these can be a bit on the intimidating side! All the best, Cheers Rick
There are multilane roundabouts in Center and South America as well.
I was driving in England if your right is safe you good to enter. I think we have to keep it simple by doing the opposite. “If left is safe good to enter “
There's a multi-lane roundabout in Abbotsford I think. I have my class 3 road test today, thanks for the tips Rick.
Hi glem chally - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
YEPPPP I passed, blew a shift or two but recovered and breathed haha. Honestly at first I went for Class 1 but all I really want to do is drive a dump truck or front load garbage truck so decided to just Class 3. Failed my first Class 1 test and just barely, maybe down the road I'll upgrade. Thanks again fellow British Columbian Rick, only thing I missed on the pre-trip was putting the year on behind the day/month haha.
Hi glem chally - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and for your great explanation. I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study, practice and persistence. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned career. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - any job prospects yet?
Smart Drive Test - Yeah I have some prospects, I was a construction safety officer for about 5 years so I know people in the aggregate/concrete/waste bin industry that said they can hook me up. I abruptly quit my job and wanted something else, you know how it goes. Eventually I'd like to get on with the City I see those guys driving dump trucks around and looking pretty smug haha. Thanks again and I'll definitely ask if I have any questions.
Hi glem chally - that sounds awesome. Yes, networking is definitely the way to tap into the 70% of jobs that aren't advertised. Let us know when you start working. That's when the real learning begins. All the best my friend. Cheers Rick
Great video! Wish I knew about this roundabout before, First time driving to one those, did not know what to do, I slow down, stop, Was on the right lane, going straight, a car came from no where, in front of me, I hit his side, my left side from the driver side got damage, pretty bad, Officer came, and game me a citation, comment was, I didn't stop long enough, Still pretty upset, I truly don't like this roundabout, but happy to watch this video, because, I guess, I better get use to it
Hi Summer kielmar - Thank you for your comment. Sorry to hear about the crash, but glad to hear that you're okay and didn't get injured. Vehicles can be fixed, people can't! We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I was told the only time you single in a roundabout is when you exit the roundabout. Since getting my G2, I'm now hearing different answers.
Hi She-wolf3636 - thank you for your comment and query. Think of RBs like conventional intersections; you signal to enter when you’re going to turn there so the same applies at a RB. This action makes you predictable, thus reducing the risk of being involved in a crash. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Wonder what the tally is for how many times you say "roundaboot" lol Joking. Thank you for this video, I just found out I need to take a roundabout tomorrow to get to my hotel.
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Hi Rick,
Just to set you straight about mini roundabouts or as you called them upside down dishes in the UK. I have just retired as a Driving Instructor in the UK after 16 years. The law in the UK states that ALL types of cars, SUV's and 4x4's MUST PASS ROUND the central marking unless your vehicle is physically incapable (Highway Code,UK), hence it being either dish shaped or some are completely flat on the road. These mini roundabouts are put at Junctions (Intersections) as a traffic calming measure to make motorists Slow Down at Junctions for Safety Reasons. In the UK most people ignore this and go bouncing over it or go to the right on the wrong side of the road to avoid the hump (assholes). As for roundabouts as you were explaining if in the UK we were going straight we would signal in the middle of the last but one exit to tell waiting or approaching traffic our intentions so as not to cause anyone to stop unnecessarily keeping the traffic flowing. I have been watching your videos for a couple of years and they have helped me when driving in the US in the last 3 years on vacation. Great videos very informative. Malc Advanced Driving Instructor, UK.
@Smart Drive Test: I often have a tendency to get close to the parked cars when driving. Any strategy you have in mind I should undertake to avoid this? Frankly your videos are more helpful than money minting driving schools in Boston.
Hi Aditya Rao - thank you for your comment and compliment. This video: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html and this video will help: th-cam.com/video/hksBvkf78VU/w-d-xo.html In the second video be sure to look at the blind spot information. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Well said Rick and for a roundabout they can have a traffic light on them like Easton Pennsylvania Center Square roundabout. Should I treat that as a regular roundabout or not due to a traffic light
Hi EpicThe112 - Thank you for your comment and excellent question. If there is a traffic light, the traffic light takes precedent. Follow the traffic light, and if the traffic light is green, than you follow the rules of the roundabout. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Conventional stop light intersection with a roundabout... never heard that one! I wonder what made then do that? Too many drivers with no experience with roundabouts?
Its great !!
That means in roundabout we can proceed to right, straight with right signal on & with left signal on we can proceed left or u-turn , right ?!
Hi Nirvana Sharleen - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your question. And if you can, signal when you exit the roundabout too my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
We have a triple lane roundabout in Nova Scotia, it sucks lol
I grew up on rotaries in Masachusetts and they're not much different from roundabouts except the roundabouts are a lot slower and safer.
Hi Edward Miessner - Thank you for your comment. Roundabouts in North America are only slower because Australians and Europeans aren't driving on these. ;o) All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Rick, nice to talk to you again buddy! Are there any roundabouts that you know of in Central or South America, like Mexico or Brazil?
Hello, I was told by my driver ed here in Manitoba that you dont need to signal when entering the roundabout. You only signal when leaving the roundabout.
Can you explain driving in a stadium roundabout? Like the one in Maryland for the Washington stadium. It's so big and confusing
My county just put a roundabout right of a express way to get to the shopping district
Hi Doc, i think your right signal indicator on the dashboard is not blinking. Can you confirm please
12:30 if you want to go straight on the left lane, what do you do if there are cars on the right lane turning left? Do you stop and wait until it's clear (blocking traffic behind you)?
Edit: Looks like right lane usually only go straight or turn right, but it would be scary if a new driver messes up and turns left on the right lane
Suggest a simple roundabout rule: always yield to traffic on your left. Especially important with two lane roundabouts. If you're in the outer lane, always watch and yield to traffic in the inner lane (your left).
Love roundabouts, never seen anyone signal left in them tho
There is an episode in the Simpsons where they got stuck in a round about in New York city for 8 hours as well.
I live in New England, and they're building both single-lane *and* double-lane roundabouts in my area. I don't mind the single-lane ones, but the double-lane ones are insane. I still don't understand how, if I'm trying to go straight through but in the left lane, a driver merging into the roundabout slightly after me is going to avoid hitting me as I cross their lane to go into the left "straight-ahead" lane. I know the stats say these are safer, but I think these big ones are nuts. We had perfectly good traffic signals at this particular, very busy intersection. I'm watching videos about how to do it right, but I know many more people aren't, especially drivers from states where they don't have these (we get a lot of visitors to this area). Nightmare. (Plus, I'm concerned about those Americans who hate the very idea of "yielding." Really not good.)
This left blinking is confusing for the cars coming from the left who may dont know where you entered the roundabout. Thats why we in germany never signal when enter but only signal right when we exit
Once you are in the roundabout you have the right of way right? It’s my understanding that you just have to yield when you are going to intersect in the roundabout. Please clarify this for me. Thank you!
1) The first thing you must understand is the purpose or objective of the roundabout. To maintain traffic flow. You must maintain an appropriate slower speed (Lower than the street speed limit) You must obviously yield to traffic in the roundabout and carefully judge when to proceed into the roundabout. With normal traffic you should be able to adjust your approach speed and time the moment you enter. The biggest problem is the driver's attitude of 'I've got the right of way' and not allowing a smooth transition of traffic coming in or leaving the roundabout.
What I noticed driving in Europe is how smooth the traffic flows in and out of the roundabouts. They have a completely different attitude on the road than most of the Americas. Unfortunately road rage is endemic and becoming an epidemic.
(Side note) I encountered the 12 streets of the Place de l'Étoile roundabout in Paris and traffic does not stop with it's 10 lanes that circles the Arc de Triomphe. In most of Europe, signs are rare unlike here in Canada where we excel in signs ... every 20 feet !
2) Never signal left entering a roundabout. All roundabouts are counterclockwise (left) ! You only signal right at the appropriate moment before leaving the roundabout by turning right.
Interesting video, Thanks.
Hi there... i'm from Romania(Europe) an we have a little problem whit roundabouts... the law it is not very clear when you have to change lanes in the roundabout. So, what i want to ask you is this. When you have a multilanes roundabout, when you change lanes you have to give way to the one driving on that lane, right?
Older video, but do you need to shoulder check at roundabouts (in BC)? Some folks say you should but I'm not seeing anything on ICBC or BC gov't mentioning it.
Yes, shoulder check every time you move the vehicle sideways or change directions. Have a look at this vid: th-cam.com/video/TrtgVbd87SY/w-d-xo.html Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
An excellent video on roundabouts, just the kind of information I was looking for.
I am driving in Romania at present (my first drive in Europe), I particularly find the multi-lane (two lanes of traffic going in same directions) roundabouts very difficult and confusing, Could you give me more information on this ? I do know the basic rules of the roundabout, vehicles in the roundabout have the right of way, I used the technique of signaling in the roundabout just as you have mentioned in the video, but I am bit confused about lanes in the roundabout.
For instance, are there specific lanes in which one needs to be before entering the roundabouts ?? Is it allowed to change lanes in the roundabouts?? For turning right, do I have to be in the inner lane or the outer??
thanks
Hi arbjful - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment and query. Little doubt, the multi-lane roundabouts are going to be a bit tricky. If you have a multi-lane and there are 2 lanes exiting, than you can turn right from either the right or left lane; however, it is going to be easier to turn right from the right lane - and you are going to be safer because another driver may not see you signal. And driving in Romania, there is going to be a bit of a driving culture too, and for a bit I would suggest that you observe what other drivers are doing and go with that system with the bigger roundabouts. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
There are plenty of multi-lane roundabouts in Northern Virginia.
Is that close to Washington, DC my friend? Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest yes, within about 30 miles. Hope you're doing well.
I'll have to head down there and shoot some videos. I'm doing well my friend - busy - but well. All the best, Cheers Rick
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Hi MUGASHA GODEN - you are most welcome my friend. All the best there in Uganda, Cheers Rick
I am used to double lane traffic circles , roundabouts don't seem much different other than, size and number of lanes. I am from Canada.
Hi Samantha Monaghan - Thank you for your comment. Roundabouts and traffic circles are one and the same think my friend. You're going to do just fine. All the best, Cheers Rick
Roundabouts are the safest intersection! :)
I'm so glad they don't have these where I live! People can't even manage a correct 4-way stop!
Roundabouts have numerous advantages over the conventional 4-Way stop: 1) there are fewer points of conflict, therefore less crashes; 2) these move more traffic per hour; 3) there is less noise at roundabouts because not all cars have to stop. There's a bit of a learning curve at the beginning, but roundabouts are far superior to conventional intersections my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
How do I signal for the diagonal road in the roundabout in my town? The roundabout in the town in which I live has 3 roads, not 2.
Hi can you give me advise about doing a shoulder check before exiting the round about please? I find it difficult to do a should check while turning, I always start swerving.on small round abouts especially when taking the first exit is difficult. I have to signal, turn and look over the should at the same time
Hi Nicole - You're simply turning your head 90° quickly. I believe you're having trouble because you're turning your head too slow. You're looking to see if there is anything in your blind area. And it is your peripheral vision that is attracted to light and movement. If there is something there, your perisperhal vision will pick it up, and then you will bring in your central vision, to inspect closer and decide if you have to take evasive action. So, just a quick 90° turn of the head for your peripheral vision to check. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest Thank you so much Rick, this really helps. I think I am turning my head too slow because I'm afraid I'll miss something and drive into a pedestrian or cyclist. I live in Germany so there are a lot of cyclist all over.
I'll sit in the car today and do the 90° shoulder check while someone is moving in the blind spot to build confidence that I will pick up any movement in my peripheral.
Your videos and explanations are very helpful and clearly explained, thank you.
Hi Nicole - Thank you for your reply. In the beginning, it can be daunting for sure to rely on your peripheral vision, but it works my friend. You are going to do well there in Germany with the cyclists. Where are you in Germany my friend? If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hello, if you show up at a roundabout at the same time as another car which is on your left, do you have to wait for that car to enter the roundabout first like the rule od 4way stops ? Also do you have to wait for a car ob your left that arrived before you to enter the roundabout? Thanks!
Legally you are required to yield to traffic IN the roundabout, not APPROACHING it, however if someone is approaching on your left quickly it may be safer to stop for them.
I am from Nova Scotia, there is no indication in the book as to having to signal through the roundabout, just at the time of exit. Is what you are explaining related to all of Canada? is it mandatory?
Hi Healthyliving - Thank you for your comment and query. And yes, this is related to Canada. Even though the driver's manual says you don't have to signal when you enter, I would highly recommend doing that just the same. If you signal your intentions when you enter, and when you exit the roundabout, it demonstrates to the examiner that you have due care & control of the vehicle which is the fundamental tenet of any road test. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick