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[robminibcy]

Yep, I do it the same as mr elliot and that how the current highway code states it. Again I am a relatively young driver (20) so it may have changed since some people have passed their test. (although averyone I know both old and young do it this way)

[MrElliott]

 

The one that gets to me is when going straight over a roundabout and people insist on being in the right hand lane and try to cut you up when they are taking the same exit straight as you.

Left lane to go left/straight or Right lane to go right unless there are road signs stating otherwise.

Its mainly merc taxi drivers that are at it the most!

 

 

This is wrong

 

Here is the correct procedure

 

 

　

When taking any intermediate exit, unless signs or markings indicate otherwise

 select the appropriate lane on approach to and on the roundabout

 you should not normally need to signal on approach

 stay in this lane until you need to alter course to exit the roundabout

 signal left after you have passed the exit before the one you want.

 

 

And this is an example of why a lot of people have no idea of what they are doing when driving, they do not actually know what is written in the highway code.

 

I think everyone should be retested every 5 years. That way people will not get into bad habits, they will be kept up to date with any new rules that have come into effect since passing their test. It will also mean that people who can not keep up to the required standard will have to learn it again.

 

Most professions that require some form of competence these days require retraining of some sort, so why not driving.

 

And as for certain types of car being driven badly, I find that there are discourteous drivers in all types of vehicle, be it bicycle, motorbike, car, van, lorry or bus. There are also courteous drivers and riders in all camps.  I also find that there are good and bad drivers in all age groups and in both genders and I find that bad driving attracts bad drivers. If I am in a hurry I find there are more bad drivers, if I am in less of a hurry I find that there are more courteous drivers.  

 

By the way, I drive a BMW.

 

I was taught this way a couple years ago and passed my test doing it.

I think you are right that some people need a re-test as they have been taught wrong but i may not be the one that requires a re-test just yet.

What you have stated is correct 'select the appropriate lane on approach to and on the roundabout' but i believe this is what people get confused about or just being ignorant when choosing the incorrect lane

[Cooperman]

Oh dear, I passed my test in 1960  . I was 19 then.

Maybe I should be re-tested now to ensure that I can still do accurate handbrake turns, left-foot brake in snowy conditions and drive near the limit on twisty roads.