On this two-way road, how should you position yourself to turn left?
- A)Position myself in the left-hand lane.
- B)Position myself in the centre of the road.
- C)Navigate around the obstacle from the right.✓ Correct answer
Why this is the correct answer
In a roundabout, even when you want to turn left, you must NOT cross the road directly or position yourself in the left lane as you would at a normal intersection. Instead, you must enter the roundabout from the right-hand lane, drive around the central island in a counterclockwise direction (keeping the island to your left), and continue following the circular flow until you reach the exit that corresponds to turning left. This is what "navigate around the obstacle from the right" means — all exits in a roundabout are reached by circulating to the right around the island. What about the left (inner) lane in a two-lane roundabout? - The general rule is to always use the right (outer) lane. The left (inner) lane should only be used for overtaking. - In urban roundabouts, you may use the inner lane if you are heading to the last exits or making a U-turn, as this helps keep the outer lane clear for vehicles exiting sooner. - If the right lane is congested, you are allowed to enter from the left lane directly into the inner lane. - IMPORTANT: You must always move back to the right (outer) lane BEFORE exiting the roundabout. Never exit directly from the inner lane — this dangerous crossover manoeuvre is an infraction. - If you cannot safely change to the outer lane in time, go around the roundabout again until you can position yourself correctly. Options A (left lane) and B (centre of the road) would only apply at a standard intersection without a roundabout.
More questions about manoeuvres & overtaking
- If the vehicle shown in the image sees that you have signalled to overtake, may it facilitate the manoeuvre?
- Are you allowed to overtake the green vehicle by passing it on the right?
- Is overtaking allowed at this junction?
- Outside built-up areas, how do you warn the driver ahead of your intention to overtake?