At a roundabout in Haaksbergen a cycle lane runs around it. You want to exit to the right; a cyclist on that lane keeps following the roundabout. What do you do?
- I turn off as planned, the cycle lane is a side issue as long as the lane is clear
- I honk so the cyclist brakes and I can drive through
- ✓ I give way to the cyclist before turning off
- I stop in the middle of the roundabout until the cyclist is completely gone
Correct answer: I give way to the cyclist before turning off
Explanation
False — Honking does not change the priority — the cyclist continuing around the roundabout goes first
Why learners get this wrong
- The cycle lane is part of the roundabout: the same priority duty as for cars
- Wrong. Honking does not change the priority — the cyclist continuing around the roundabout goes first
- Wrong. Stopping on the roundabout is not necessary — driving on normally and letting the cyclist pass is enough
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