At a roundabout in Denekamp, near an Aldi, you want to exit to the right. A cycle lane runs around the roundabout and continues into the cycle path you are now approaching; a cyclist is riding straight on that lane. What do you do?
- ✓ I signal in good time, let the cyclist go first, and only then turn off
- I signal and turn off, the cycle lane is a side issue as long as I watch the lane
- I turn off without signalling, since it's obvious I'm leaving the roundabout anyway
Correct answer: I signal in good time, let the cyclist go first, and only then turn off
Explanation
The cycle lane is part of the roundabout: the same priority duty as for continuing car traffic
Why learners get this wrong
- The cycle lane is part of the roundabout: the same priority duty as for continuing car traffic
- Signalling to the right is a separate duty, regardless of how obvious your intention seems
Topic: Leaving the roundabout: looking, signalling, priority
Read the rule: Core: Leaving the roundabout: looking, signalling, priority
Sections
- Challenge: Leaving the roundabout: looking, signalling, priority
- The model: Leaving the roundabout: looking, signalling, priority
- Core: Leaving the roundabout: looking, signalling, priority
- Why it matters: Leaving the roundabout: looking, signalling, priority
- Active recall: Leaving the roundabout: looking, signalling, priority
- Teach back: Leaving the roundabout: looking, signalling, priority
- Memory hook: Leaving the roundabout: looking, signalling, priority