When turning right at a roundabout, you must approach in the right lane, indicate right as you enter, give way to all traffic already on the roundabout, stay in the right lane, and then indicate left as you pass the last exit before yours, cancelling your indicator after exiting. Always follow road markings, use the correct lane, and ensure you're in the right position before entering.
Turning right or making a full turn (U-turn)
You must give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout. You must continue to indicate right as you turn. When you leave, you must indicate left, if practical.
Approach the roundabout in any lane that has a right arrow (usually only the right-hand lane if there is more than one lane). Indicate right as you approach the roundabout. Keep indicating right until you pass the exit just before the one you want to take, then indicate left.
On approach, reduce your speed, use the Mirrors –Signal - Manoeuvre routine and choose the correct lane in good time. Give priority to traffic already on the roundabout coming from your right, unless signs, road markings or traffic lights tell you otherwise.
Here are the top 10 mistakes you should avoid on roundabouts:
The four essential rules for roundabouts are: Slow Down, Give Way to traffic already inside (including pedestrians/cyclists), Use the Correct Lane (left for left/straight, right for right/U-turn, following signs), and Signal your intention to exit by indicating left just before your exit, as noted by Transport Victoria, NSW Government, and RAC WA.
The golden rule
You approach the roundabout from the 6 o'clock position, entering the roundabout by turning left so that you go around in a clockwise direction, while at the same time, giving way to traffic coming from your right, who are already on the roundabout.
Turning Right - To turn right, get in the right lane (if present) and turn on your right signal on approaching. After entering the roundabout proceed to the outer-most lane, indicating right immediately after the exit prior to your own.
When you're turning right at an intersection without signs, you must give way to: a vehicle approaching from the right. an oncoming vehicle going straight ahead. an oncoming vehicle turning left.
Remember to look over your right shoulder to check your blind spot. You'll also need to make sure your vehicle is in a safe position on the road before you turn. When you turn right, you should look over your right shoulder to check your blind spot.
In Australia, when approaching a roundabout, slow down, give way to vehicles already in the roundabout (especially those from the right), select the correct lane based on your exit, indicate your intentions, and follow road arrows, signaling left as you exit. Always yield to traffic already circulating, use indicators for turns (left for straight/left, right for right/U-turn, then left to exit), and obey lane arrows on multi-lane roundabouts.
If you are turning left or going ahead, then you will need to use the left-hand lane, unless road markings or signs tell you otherwise. Use the right-hand lane for turning right. Sometimes you can use the right-hand lane to overtake and go ahead. You must make sure there are 2 lanes coming off the roundabout, though.
12 o'clock rule for roundabouts
The easiest way to remember which lane you need to be in on a roundabout, is to think of the roundabout. As a clock. We split the roundabout down the middle. If the exit you require is 12 o'clock or before you need the left hand lane.
How to Pass the Theory Test
Step 2: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Patience is key. Step 3: Once your path is free of oncoming traffic and pedestrians, shoulder-check your blind spot. Step 4: Re-check the lane you'll be entering for any pedestrians or cyclists.
1. Failing to give way to traffic already on the roundabout. Drivers must give priority to vehicles coming from the right. 2. Incorrect lane positioning and selection when approaching and on the roundabout.
Give way. The most important rule – when entering a roundabout, give way to traffic on the roundabout, unless road markings or signs say otherwise. If the way is clear keep moving. Stopping at a clear roundabout slows traffic and can cause frustrating delays.
To the guy driving this car, please slow down, get into the correct lane if you intend on turning right.... speeding, not giving way and cutting across in the middle of the roundabout so you can turn right was so dangerous to myself and the other road users around you.
Avoid failure to yield
To proceed into the roundabout, entering drivers must yield to all traffic from the left, waiting until all traffic from the left is clear. Entering drivers are not permitted to enter alongside cross traffic, because both lanes of cross traffic are allowed to exit the roundabout.
The most common driving test fails involve poor observation (especially at junctions and blind spots), incorrect road positioning, failure to use mirrors/indicators, not stopping completely at signs/lights, speeding, hesitation, and poor control during maneuvers like parking or turning, often stemming from nervousness or rushing. Ignoring road signs and markings or failing to give way are also frequent reasons for failure, as are simple issues like stalling.