Driving in a multi-lane roundabout
How to drive more safely in roundabouts with several lanes and heavy traffic.
A multi-lane roundabout requires you to plan your lane choice before you enter. If you decide too late, the risk of hesitation, the wrong lane and conflict with cars beside you increases.
What you need to know
- Lane choice depends on where you are going and how the signs are set up.
- You must hold a predictable line all the way through the roundabout.
- Indicators are used to communicate clearly when you are leaving.
Typical situations
| Situation | What you should do | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| You are going straight ahead | Choose a lane that matches the signs and road markings before entering. | Drifting between lanes inside the roundabout. |
| You are going left or back around | Choose the correct lane early and stay in it through the circulation. | Cutting across in front of others when your exit approaches. |
| Unclear road markings | Reduce speed and read the signs before entering. | Guessing and hoping others will adapt. |
Common mistakes
- Assuming all roundabouts follow the same lane logic.
- Changing lanes inside the roundabout without full control.
- Forgetting to plan what happens after the exit.
How to practice
Read this together with Roundabouts , Road signs and lane choice and Right of way and roundabouts .