Roundabout Query

Car_54

stator wrote: »

The highway code is vague about anything that is not the first exit or a right exit. Generally I would say left lane for anything on the left half of the roundabout and right lane for anything on the right half, unless lane markings indicate otherwise.

Normally. However, in the OP's case there is no exit to the left or straight ahead. Following the normal rules would mean that no-one would ever use the LH lane, which is simply daft.

EmmyLou30

So in the OP scenario, you enter at 6 and have 2 exit choices. First exit would be left lane, second exit would be right lane so as you were taking the first exit you were correct to be in the left lane.

almillar

1pm and 4pm

Ahem, you don't need to use am/pm when referring to a clock face layout...

which lane should be used to take the 1pm road, there's no road markings / arrows on the road.

Depends on interpretation. I could say 'it's past 12 o'clock so indicate right, right hand lane', or I could say 'it's roughly straight on, so left lane (or right if overtaking)'.

I've got a roundabout near me that as a sort of 1 o'clock exit, and I treat it as a straight on. It makes it so that everyone has a 'left', 'straight on' and 'right'. Of course, not everyone does this.

If I were you I'd be in the left lane and the honkers are wrong - what do they think the left lane is for, if not for the first exit?!

z1a

unholyangel wrote: »

Usually means generally - which could be anything from 50.1% of the time to 99.9% of the time. Always means on all occasions, 100% of the time.

Usually always (imo at least) helps give a distinct impression of nearly always rather than just more often than not.

Does that help ease your confusion? Or would you like some in-flight nuts with that?

No, Usually always is a complete oxymoron.

No thanks, haven't eaten nuts for ages, free or otherwise.

EssexExile

Use common sense, drive carefully & keep your eyes peeled for others not doing the same.