Driving Lesson : Roundabout

• This is a meeting point of traffic where more than two roads meet at a point

• The function of a roundabout is to facilitate the movement of vehicles in different directions without any obstruction or collision

Rules of the roundabout:

i. No stopping

ii. No changing lanes

iii. No parking

iv. No overtaking

v. No waiting

The roundabout is divided into 3 parts;

i. Traffic Island: Green part at the centre of the roundabout used to control the movement of the vehicles.

ii. Innermost lane (Lane 4): It is the only lane that allows the driver to go round and make a full circle or a 360° angle from a four lane road. The innermost lane is the only lane where a driver/rider is allowed to make a 270° angle from a three lane road.

iii. Space (Lane 3, 2 and 1): Drives on these lanes are not allowed to make a full circle or a 360° angle.

• You are required to keep left and move in a clockwise direction on the roundabout.

• Lanes are counted/numbered from the outermost lane to the innermost lane.

Common mistakes made when approaching the roundabout:

i. Approaching the roundabout in wrong lane.

ii. Leaving/exiting the roundabout in the wrong lane.

iii. Changing lanes on the roundabout.

iv. Incorrectly observing the traffic lights.