Peter Smythe:
listen VERY carefully to the instruction given by the examiner on the approach to roundabouts. If you hear the words “straight ahead” then that’s what it is - and so there’s no right signal. But if you hear the words “the road leading off to your right” or something similar to that, then it’s a right turn and needs a right signal
Everybody should take massive note of Pete’s words above. They are one of the key points to getting the correct approach lane and correct signalling at roundabouts. The clues are almost always entirely in the examiner’s words.
It is also one reason why people sometimes get it wrong during the 10 minute independant drive, because nobody is giving precise instructions at the roundabout. Here the skill is in thoroughly analysing the information board on the approach and making correct decisions. During training make sure you are as familiar with the various roads used for the 10 min independant as possible. That way there will be no surprises on the day.
Brilliant note from Pete, that makes life a lot clearer. Is there a requirement to indicate left off a mini roundabout, as some of these are pretty tricky??
Peter Smythe:
Just a little tip that may help - and I dare say John has already told you but may be handy for others: listen VERY carefully to the instruction given by the examiner on the approach to roundabouts. If you hear the words “straight ahead” then that’s what it is - and so there’s no right signal. But if you hear the words “the road leading off to your right” or something similar to that, then it’s a right turn and needs a right signal (except for some rare circumstances typically on a gyroscopic roundabout).
So, in summary: straight ahead - - no signal. Right, right signal.
And in all normal cases, a left signal is required to leave the roundabout.
Hope this helps, Pete
Interesting. When LGV training about ten years ago, I’m pretty sure our local examiner would say “take the third exit” etc because a lot of roundabouts aren’t symmetrical, so the trainee then signalled accordingly.
Incidentally the indicate to the right whilst taking the second exit always baffled us at our training school!
Best of luck, by the way.
And IF you do fail - well it’s NOT the end of the world, it doesn’t mean your not up to it, we can’t everything right all the time, just book for a retest and have a long chat with your trainer, iron out the glitches. I made a cockup of my CE first time, no probs the next week. My C and D tests were fine first time but it can be as simple as being “thrown” by a ■■■■■■■■ car driver doing something unexpected that can trip you up.
Tramlad:
Brilliant note from Pete, that makes life a lot clearer. Is there a requirement to indicate left off a mini roundabout, as some of these are pretty tricky??
If the front wheels are already starting to turn off it then a signal is pointless - that is what happens in most cases
Is there a requirement to indicate left off a mini roundabout, as some of these are pretty tricky??
It all depends. If it’s the 1st exit and the road leads off to the left (not always the same thing), then a left signal should be given on the approach and turned off once you’ve left the roundabout.
Other exits - get the left signal on if it’s possible and reasonable.
Common fault: approaching a mini-roundabout and taking the road ahead - the first exit in this scenario. A left signal should definitely be given on the approach if there is any traffic coming towards you. This confirms your intention and puts their mind at rest that you are not turning to your right (across their path).
My general rule for ALL signals: always consider what your signal will mean to whoever can see it. That answers 99% queries.
Peter Smythe:
Common fault: approaching a mini-roundabout and taking the road ahead - the first exit in this scenario. A left signal should definitely be given on the approach if there is any traffic coming towards you. This confirms your intention and puts their mind at rest that you are not turning to your right (across their path).
It also keeps the oncoming vehicle going which in turn blocks anyone coming out from your right so that helps you
I said before that LGV and advanced were very close in their driving styles and this is just another little example which proves the point
2hrs training left got better, got mirror problems not enough nearside mirror keep telling meslf off about mirror,
fingers x by test time i should be fine 2 hrs training left, if a fail then a kick up the arse & a retest,
all you can do is try my best & if thats not enough try again,
so by this time friday i shall be 1 ov either
so people thanks 4 all great info cheers WEEMAN
Stay calm, even if you make the silly mistakes tomorrow b4 test, relax and focus, learn from them, listen carefully to your examiner, plenty of mirror work and you’ll be fine!
Stay calm, even if you make the silly mistakes tomorrow b4 test, relax and focus, learn from them, listen carefully to your examiner, plenty of mirror work and you’ll be fine!
fingers x all shall be good gonna listen and relax and do me mirrors, and hope for best :
cheers WEEMAN
well people got a fail today was only out for ten mins failed on stop & go,
wrong signal so a s mark i knew i had failed so went straight back to test center,
could not be arsed with it got sick wife and baby i knew my head not in it,
sorry john abs
Hello again all, in response to tachos ques ,
when i knew i had failed due to me head being in me ■■■ hole
i decide to come back as i knew i had failed asked and he confirmed ,
could not be arsed going on wanted home as family are ill, not good,
but home with me family know and all is good,
paid for retest already and cant wait to put a wrong right, to make things even more better,
just been laid off as i work for comet oncall as 7.5t driver installer but no more, SACKED,
wat the F*%< can go wrong next, its so funny its sad , i dont know if to laugh or cry, next time i will pass ,
CHEERS abs, weeman
