Roadcraft is about dealing with the day to day issues such as road markings, roundabouts and traffic lights. A few more videos the roundabout ones are very good.
Roundabout Lanes and Road MarkingsWhen approaching the roundabout look for all signs including road markings, if lanes are in use choose the correct lane in plenty of time and keep within the white lines.
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Roundabouts and Crossings
Always keep an eye on the vehicle in front as you're about to approach a roundabout.
Roundabouts can be particularly hazardous areas and this video shows how you should be aware of zebra cossings located near entrances and exits to the roundabouts. |
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Roundabouts - When is it safe to Go?
Roundabouts allow traffic from different roads to merge or cross without necessarily stopping. This video shows you how to watch for other vehicles on or approaching the roundabout and whether to stop or go.
When you approach a roundabout you normally give way to any traffic approaching from your immediate right. However, you should keep moving if the way is clear. Hopefully you will find this video useful when you are trying to 'read' the vehicles approaching from the right. |
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Dealing with Double Roundabouts
Always look well ahead for advance warning signs.
Especially at large or complex roundabouts, this will give you a clear picture of the layout of the roundabout together with route directions. Treat each roundabout separately and give way to traffic from your right. Make all round observations before you enter. |
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Dealing with Mini Roundabouts
Roundabouts allow traffic from different roads to merge or cross without necessarily stopping. This video shows you how to watch for other vehicles on or approaching mini roundabouts. Approach mini roundabouts in the same way as a normal roundabout, but remember, there is less space to manoeuvre and less time to signal. Beware of drivers who are using the roundabout to make a u-turn.
You must pass round the central markings unless you are driving a large vehicle or towing a trailer. |
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Turning right and then straight ahead at a Large Double Roundabout
This clip shows a large double roundabout with traffic lights.
Approach roundabout traffic lights as you would any other roundabout. Keep your speed down. Don't speed up to 'beat the lights'. Be ready to stop, especially if the lights have been green for some time. |
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Turning right at a Large Double Roundabout
When using a double roundabout treat each roundabout separately and give way to traffic from the right.
This clip also shows when you should exit the first roundabout, taking the right lane so you are in the correct lane for the right turn on the second roundabout. Sounds difficult, but the clip shows you how easy it is when you plan your route. |
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thanks to 2pass.co.uk for the use of the clips