People who cant use roundabouts!!

[mynameisearl]

from qld transport

Roundabouts

How do I identify different turns at a roundabout?

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 after 12 o'clock can be considered a right turn.

The Queensland Road Rules use the terms 'less than half-way round' and 'more that half-way around'.

Straight ahead at a roundabout is taken to be at half-way around or at 12 o'clock.

Sections 110 and 111 of the Queensland Road Rules apply.

At roundabouts:

if a driver intends to turn left, then a left signal must be given as the vehicle enters and exits the roundabout
if a driver intends to continue straight ahead, then no signal is required on the approach or entry. A left signal must be given as the vehicle exits the roundabout
if a driver intends to turn right, then a right signal must be given as the vehicle enters. A left signal must then be given as the vehicle exits from the roundabout
the signal must be cancelled once the roundabout is cleared.
Sections 112, 113 and 118 of the Queensland Road Rules apply.

Who gives way at a roundabout?
A vehicle approaching a roundabout must give way to any vehicles that are already on the roundabout.

On a multi-lane roundabout, there are some occasions when it may be necessary to change lanes before exiting. In this situation, it is the responsibility of the driver changing lanes to give way to vehicles in the lane the driver is moving to if required.

[minux]

The "give way to the right" thing has long been the pragmatic approach. Logically this is where you need to be looking the most, as it's where the traffic is coming from. I would say that's why they teach it.

Minux, I'll have to check out the NSW version to see what that says. Sounds fishy to me!

Roundabouts

The roundabout sign

The roundabout sign means Slow Down, prepare to Give Way and if necessary stop to avoid a collision.
So, as you're approaching a roundabout, you must get into the correct lane, indicate if turning, and give way to traffic already on the roundabout.
Enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in the traffic.
Giving way

Slow down as you approach a roundabout. You must give way to traffic already on the roundabout if there is a risk of collision. Enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in the traffic.
Indicating

When approaching a roundabout, if you are turning left or right, you must indicate left or right.
When exiting a roundabout, whether you are turning left, right or even going straight ahead, you must always indicate a left turn just before you exit, unless it is not practical to do so.
Single lane roundabouts

The rules for slowing down, giving way and indicating when approaching and exiting at roundabouts are the same for single lane and multi-lane roundabouts.
Cyclists and roundabouts

At roundabouts with two or more marked lanes or lines of traffic, a cyclist has the option of turning right by entering the roundabout from either left or right lanes. However, if the cyclist chooses to enter from the left lane, the cyclist must take care to give way to any vehicle leaving the roundabout.

Going left

1. Slow down and prepare to give way as you approach the roundabout.
2. On approach you must be in the left lane unless otherwise marked on the road, and indicate a left turn.
3. You must give way to traffic already on the roundabout if there is any risk of a collision.
4. Enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in the traffic.
5. Stay in the left lane.
6. Keep your left indicator on until you have exited the roundabout.

Going right

1. Slow down and prepare to give way as you approach the roundabout.
2. On approach you must be in the right lane unless otherwise marked on the road, and indicate a right turn.
3. You must give way to traffic already on the roundabout if there is any risk of a collision.
4. Enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in the traffic.
5. Stay in the right lane.
6. You must indicate a left turn just before your exit unless it is not practical to do so.

Going straight ahead

1. Slow down and prepare to give way as you approach the roundabout.
2. On approach you can be in either lane, unless otherwise marked on road.
3. When going straight ahead you do not need to indicate on approach.
4. You must give way to traffic already on the roundabout if there is any risk of collision.
5. Enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in the traffic.
6. You must indicate a left turn just before you exit unless it is not practical to do so.

[mynameisearl]

the top roundabout pic is where my main issue is where i have to turn left though im turning into a single lane and the ****witt next to me tries to turn left too!

[HamaTime™]

I love minux's incredibly detailed posts. They shut everyone down. He speaks the truth...



Even if it was copied from VicRoads. haha!

[Tsunamix]

Traffic ON rounabouts have right of way over traffic NOT ON roundabouts. Indicate to exit on a roundabout is the way I was taught.

If your on a roundabout and some drip races out in front of you - T-Bone him.

Give way to the right on roundabouts is almost correct. If anyones approaching you from the left, they are either going the wrong way round, or not yet on the roundabout.

It's like the laws about reversing. When reversing you must gve way to all other traffic. No if's, no But's - ALL OTHER TRAFFIC. Which means if your reversing you effing wait, not reverse out over 2 lanes of traffic and into a third where a car happens to be, caving in the entire passenger side.

Or changing Lanes. When changing lanes, you must give way TO EVERYONE ALREADY IN THAT LANE. Cutting people off is actually illegal. It's failure to give way.

[danja]

Lol, slow day minux? I still don't see the bit that says only one car can use the roundabout at a time?

[Caity05]

I think the main point being missed is you have to give way to people on the roundabout - not wait til the traffic is completely cleared then go. So, you can have more than one vehicle on there, you just need to wait for the traffic to clear & when there is a safe gap, you can go.