Do you indicate when going straight on at a roundabout NZ?

If you are going ‘straight’ through a roundabout: don’t signal as you come up to the roundabout. signal left as you pass the exit before the one you wish to take. At some small roundabouts it may not be possible to give three seconds warning, but it is courteous to give as much indication as you can.

How do you know which lane to be in at a roundabout?

Knowing which lane you need to be in when approaching a roundabout is crucial. As a basic rule of thumb, you should be in the left hand lane if you’re going less than half way or half way around the roundabout, and you should be in the right hand lane if you’re going more than half way around the roundabout.

Who has the right away in a two lane roundabout?

Does traffic approaching from one direction have priority over traffic approaching from another direction? The only priority rule is that drivers inside the roundabout have the right-of-way over any driver entering the roundabout, regardless of approach direction.

Does the driver of the blue car have to give way?

“When you’re turning, you must give way to vehicles going straight,” a spokeswoman said. “However, while the driver of the blue car would expect to have right of way, they should be prepared to stop if the red car doesn’t see them or does not give way.”

Who goes first on a roundabout?

When reaching a roundabout you should: Always give priority to the traffic coming from the right, unless you have been directed otherwise by signs, road markings or traffic lights. Check if the road markings allow you to proceed without giving way (always look right before joining just in case)

Who has priority on a roundabout?

What are the rules on a 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.

Can you go straight over a roundabout in the right-hand lane?

If you’re taking a right turn at a roundabout, (typically the 3rd exit), you’ll need to travel around it from the right-hand lane. Continue in the right-hand lane until you pass the 2nd exit. Once in the left lane you’re ready to exit.

Who has priority at a roundabout?

When approaching a roundabout who has right of way?

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The driver approaching the roundabout always has right of way. The driver must give way to traffic approaching from the right or already on the roundabout.