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The Rules of a Roundabout Taught On Your Driving Lessons Birmingham

Roundabouts are a big part of driving as you are almost certain to meet one, even on a short journey. Therefore it is important that you know the rules of the roundabout.

When approaching a roundabout you should see the sign showing you where the different exits lead to, and this sign is essential to knowing where you need to position yourself on a roundabout to take the exit you want. Position the numbers of a clock around the roundabout, so 12 is at the top of the sign and 6 is as the bottom. If the exit you want to take is before the imaginary 12 on the sign then you want to keep in the left hand lane approaching the roundabout and stay on the outer lane until you exit. However if the exit is after 12 then you want to be in the right hand lane approaching the roundabout, keeping on the inside lane when travelling around it, until just before you reach the exit which is when you move into the outside lane and exit the roundabout.

This is usually the general practice unless road markings state otherwise. You are taught this on your driving lessons and will put it into practice so don't worry if you aren't quite grasping it yet, its good practice to read up on what you will be taught so you pick it up quicker on your lesson. 

Roundabouts are very effective in joining roads together and easing traffic congestion but you must follow the rules. On approach to the roundabout you give way to your immediate right and to people who have already entered the roundabout. 

The roundabout is a very simple principle and very effective when used correctly. On your driving lessons in Birmingham you will be taken too many roundabouts which will be explained to you. By visiting many roundabouts you will get a greater understanding of how they work, how to apply the rules to each one and how to spot exceptions. You will become especially familiar with the ones around your test routes as you are likely to encounter them under examination. Any misleading or complex roundabouts should be practiced on your driving lessons Birmingham before booking your driving test.
Don’t worry if you don’t quite understand the rules of a roundabout just after reading this, you are taught them on your driving lessons Birmingham in more detail, it is merely general knowledge of a roundabout which you will build on. 

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