Hi James here from One 2 Pass Driving School, a Caloundra driving school instructor.
Today I’m going to talk about how I as a Sunshine Coast driving school instructs on how to safely navigate roundabouts for driving on Queensland roads..
As per normal on my blogs, I’m going to base this on my own personal opinion or experience and / or supported from sources, facts and / or legislation quoted for driving on Queensland’s roads.
Let’s get some facts!
Who gives way at a roundabout?
When approaching a roundabout you must give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout.
Video of giving way at roundabouts
Watch the video to learn the rules about giving way at roundabouts.
When to turn off a multi-lane roundabout
You can position your car to be in the correct lane at a roundabout by looking for signs, lane markings and arrows when approaching the roundabout.
Unless traffic lane arrows indicate otherwise, if you want to:
- turn left, use the left lane
- turn right, use the right lane
- go straight ahead, use either lane.
Video of turning right at roundabouts
Watch the video to find out more about turning right at roundabouts.
Turning left
Turning left at a roundabout
- Position your vehicle in the left lane, unless arrows on the road or signs indicate otherwise.
- Use your left indicator as you approach and enter the roundabout.
- Give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout.
- Remain in the left lane as you complete your turn.
- Continue to use your left indicator as you exit the roundabout.
- Stop indicating once you have exited the roundabout.
Turning right or U-turns
Turning right or making a U-turn at a roundabout
- Position your vehicle in the right lane, unless arrows on the road or signs indicate otherwise.
- Use your right indicator as you approach and enter the roundabout.
- Give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout.
- Before exiting, use your left indicator and follow the exit lane marking.
- Stop indicating once you have exited the roundabout.
Never turn right from the left lane unless arrows on the road indicate that you can.
Video of signals at roundabouts
Watch the video about how to signal at roundabouts.
Going straight ahead
Going straight ahead through a roundabout
- Position your vehicle in either lane unless the arrows on the road or signs indicate otherwise.
- There is no need to use your indicator until you are ready to exit the roundabout.
- Give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout.
- Before exiting, use your left indicator and follow the exit lane marking.
- Stop indicating once you have exited the roundabout.
Another way of looking at roundabouts
Turns that occur at roundabouts can be described by imagining the roundabout to be a clock face.
- Any turn that exits the roundabout before 12 o’clock can be considered a left turn.
- Any turn that exits the roundabout after 12 o’clock can be considered a right turn.
- Straight ahead at a roundabout is taken to be at half-way around or at 12 o’clock.
The Queensland Road Rules uses the terms ‘less than half-way round’ and ‘more than half-way around’.
Information and links below that can be very useful:
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Ph: 132 380
If you need to start your Prep L, sit your Hazard Perception Test or book a Practical Driving Test.
Youtube – TMR:
If unsure about some of the rules then check the self help videos here.
Your keys to driving in Queensland – manual.
If you need to down load a copy of the road rules manual.
QLD POLICE SERVICE:
Emergency Ph: 000
Non Emergency Ph: 131 444
Crimestoppers Ph:1800 333 000
QLD Ambulance Service
Emergency call Ph: 000
General enquiries and first aid courses
Ph: 13 74 68
QLD Fire Service
Emergency call Ph: 000
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I hope you enjoyed todays blog. Please remember, this blog is based on my own personal opinion and experiences that may be supported by facts, legislation or sources that I have quoted from.
Safe driving fellow road users and remember to always make good driving decisions.
James, your friendly One 2 Pass Driving School Instructor Caloundra hired for driving lesson on the Sunshine Coast.
