How do you know if a roundabout has two lanes?

Nearly_Old

Just some data after looking at the area:


A505 & A4146 past McDonalds appear to be standard 10m carriageways.


The A4146 & Billington Road appear to be standard 7.3m carriageways.


The minimum width on the roundabout appears to be 10m which would be correct as it would relate to the A505/A4146 "through route".


Therefore there is plenty of room for 2 vehicles - our 3 cars have a total width circa 5.35m therefore they fit side by side with gaps of 1.16m between the outside vehicles and the kerbs and between the adjacent vehicles. So there is plenty of room for 2 vehicles to negotiate the roundabout side by side.

Retrogamer

There are a few roundabouts near me that have 2 lanes on the approach but no lane markings on the roundabout and only 1 lane on the exit.

All too often i get people who are in the left lane on the approach, then go onto the roundabout and treat it like a single lane by just driving straight ahead (is turning the steering wheel to keep to the left side too difficult?)

Some others don't seem to realise it's single lanes on each exit, yet they approach on the right lane, and then on the 2nd exit they try and rejoin on the imaginary right lane, that isn't there.

almillar

So I have to drive slowly but faster than the person coming up behind me?

You took two comments out of context, from two different situations.

You've had it all explained to you. Don't cross white lines, but when on the roundabout, take the middle. Obviously make sure you're indicating correctly. If someone does 'appear' beside you, pay more attention next time, and stop if necessary. You can't drive into the side of someone and blame them.

You were asked what car you drive and didn't answer...

Robisere

Why not look for the recognised rules regarding roundabouts?
http://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/changes-and-answers/-highway-code-for-roundabouts

My personal rant would be against those who refuse to remember and apply this rule:
" Always give priority to the traffic coming from the right, unless you have been directed otherwise by signs, road markings or traffic lights "

Once again, Google is your friend. Posting on this forum, particularly in the Motoring section, all you will get are opinions, most of which bear no relation to the truth or the law.