Roundabouts

Roundabouts are probably the biggest challenge for any learner driver in the United Kingdom.  If you do not know how to properly navigate one, you may find yourself literally driving in circles!  For anyone who is learning how to drive for the first time on a provisional licence, roundabouts can be very daunting.  More and more driving schools are taking the time to make sure that their students are properly trained in mastering the art of roundabouts.

The biggest problem with roundabouts is the way that the roads are marked.  They also have multiple lanes of fast moving traffic and this is the most likely time that a student driver will make a mistake on their test.  Their skills have yet to be tested and being able to make a judgement call about when to merge and exit the roundabout has not been fully developed. 

Other issues on the practical test that have been identified as problematic include junctions, parallel parking, and reversing around a corner.  These four items are the ones a student driver should attempt to practice when driving with their practice partner in between formal lessons.  With the special learners plates on the vehicle other drivers will be aware that there is a student driver in the car who is possibly hesitant on the roundabout, some might be a little more willing to let the learner merge in and out as necessary.  If the new driver can master all of these skills – especially the roundabouts – they will pass their test with flying colours.

Published by admin on June 26th, 2008 in Driving Lesson Online, Provisional Licence