how to drive on roundabouts?

pn_rajesh
By pn_rajesh

i would like to know, how to enter, pass and exit a roundabout in qatar. i heard different versions from different driving schools and seen more different styles. can somebody help?

By mongmagi• 8 Oct 2009 20:22
Rating: 4/5
mongmagi

I enrolled in Al Khebra and this is what they taught me:

Left Turning:

Stay on LEFT LANE. 100 meters before round about signal left and slow down. Check your left for other vehicles that are already turning in the round about. If there are vehicles passing you just stop. If none then go to the inner lane of round about. Make sure your signal is left. As you pass the center of straight exit, signal right. Check your right mirror for cars then you can now go to left exit on the left lane or middle lane.

U Turning:

Stay on LEFT LANE. 100 meters before round about signal left and slow down. Check your left for other vehicles that are already turning in the round about. If there are vehicles passing you just stop. If none then go to the inner lane of round about. Make sure your signal is left. As you pass the center of left exit, signal right. Check your right mirror for cars then you can now go to u turn exit on the left lane or middle lane.

Straight:

Stay on MIDDLE LANE (if 3 lanes) or RIGHT LANE (if 2 lanes). As you approach the round about slow down and check the left for other vehicles that are already turning in the round about. If free then go and stay on the middle or right lane of round about. As you pass the center of right exit, signal right. Check your right mirror for safety while you go in the straight exit. Stay on the middle lane or right lane as you go in.

Right Turning:

Stay on RIGHT LANE. Signal your right and as you approach the round about slow down to check for cars on your left that are already in the round about. If free then go and turn right.

REMEMBER:

1. The cars coming from the left side of the round about is the priority meaning you have to stop and give them way.

2. Always use your signals so that other cars will know where you will be exiting.

3. Not all drivers know the proper use of signals, lanes and priorities in the round about so BE CAREFUL. Drive defensively.

I don't have a picture to show you but I hope you understand those instructions above. Just picture the round about as a +

| Straight Exit

|

|

Left Exit ----------- Right Exit

|

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| Where you are coming from

Hope this helps.

By ricky_2005• 8 Oct 2009 15:11
Rating: 2/5
ricky_2005

OPTION 1 :-

First go and buy a landcruiser . Next drive like the locals do . When you approach a roundabout , step on the accelerator and speed up , no matter what happens , but be in your lane . Occasionally you may bang a few cars .

Thatz Qatari style of driving .Fast and faster .....

no matter what .

OPTION 2 -

However if you wanna drive , safely , then slow down at roundabout , watchout for cars from left . If no cars and signal is OK , drive ahead in your lane. Put lights during lane change and maintain speed maximum 30 km/hr .

This is Safe way of driving .

By anonymous• 8 Oct 2009 14:58
anonymous

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By anonymous• 8 Oct 2009 14:58
anonymous

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By anonymous• 8 Oct 2009 14:58
anonymous

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By anonymous• 8 Oct 2009 14:58
anonymous

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By anonymous• 8 Oct 2009 14:58
anonymous

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By pottie• 8 Oct 2009 14:44
pottie

with extreme caution

By baldrick2dogs• 8 Oct 2009 14:40
baldrick2dogs

Plaza - that is the British Highway Code and I most certainly do follow it!

By Hu Wan• 8 Oct 2009 14:08
Rating: 3/5
Hu Wan

Remember this rule of thumb: always occupy your legal spot. Vehicles exiting from the roundabout have the right of way, so not much of a problem unless you're on the wrong side. Position your vehicle towards your point of exit: left if you're going to the left or taking a u-turn, right if you're going to the right, and center if you're going straight.

Now for small round-abouts- like the one at The Center- your signal light spells a big difference. Just signal your intention so that other vehicles can give way to you.

Hope this was of help. Drive safe! :)

By SAMHANSHI• 8 Oct 2009 13:43
SAMHANSHI

DRIVE IN YOUR WON WISH,CONCENTRATE ON ALL 4 SIDE CARS AROUND YOU, THAT IS THE BEST WAY, MOSTLY ARABIC DOES IT.

By baldrick2dogs• 8 Oct 2009 13:41
baldrick2dogs

This should give you the definitive answer:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_070338

Just remember that we drive on the opposite side to UK though, and unless you are turning left don't indicate left!!!

184

On approaching a roundabout take notice and act on all the information available to you, including traffic signs, traffic lights and lane markings which direct you into the correct lane. You should

use Mirrors – Signal – Manoeuvre at all stages

decide as early as possible which exit you need to take

give an appropriate signal (see Rule 186). Time your signals so as not to confuse other road users

get into the correct lane

adjust your speed and position to fit in with traffic conditions

be aware of the speed and position of all the road users around you

185

When reaching the roundabout you should

give priority to traffic approaching from your right, unless directed otherwise by signs, road markings or traffic lights

check whether road markings allow you to enter the roundabout without giving way. If so, proceed, but still look to the right before joining

watch out for all other road users already on the roundabout; be aware they may not be signalling correctly or at all

look forward before moving off to make sure traffic in front has moved off

186

Signals and position.

When taking the first exit to the left, unless signs or markings indicate otherwise

signal left and approach in the left-hand lane

keep to the left on the roundabout and continue signalling left to leave

When taking an exit to the right or going full circle, unless signs or markings indicate otherwise

signal right and approach in the right-hand lane

keep to the right on the roundabout until you need to change lanes to exit the roundabout

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

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

select the appropriate lane on approach to 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

When there are more than three lanes at the entrance to a roundabout, use the most appropriate lane on approach and through it.

187

In all cases watch out for and give plenty of room to

pedestrians who may be crossing the approach and exit roads

traffic crossing in front of you on the roundabout, especially vehicles intending to leave by the next exit

traffic which may be straddling lanes or positioned incorrectly

motorcyclists

cyclists and horse riders who may stay in the left-hand lane and signal right if they intend to continue round the roundabout. Allow them to do so

long vehicles (including those towing trailers). These might have to take a different course or straddle lanes either approaching or on the roundabout because of their length. Watch out for their signals

188

Mini-roundabouts. Approach these in the same way as normal roundabouts. All vehicles MUST pass round the central markings except large vehicles which are physically incapable of doing so. Remember, there is less space to manoeuvre and less time to signal. Avoid making U-turns at mini-roundabouts. Beware of others doing this.

[Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD regs 10(1) & 16(1)]

189

At double mini-roundabouts treat each roundabout separately and give way to traffic from the right.

190

Multiple roundabouts. At some complex junctions, there may be a series of mini-roundabouts at each intersection. Treat each mini-roundabout separately and follow the normal rules.

By roycef1• 8 Oct 2009 13:40
roycef1

Get out early Morning and do a few practise rounds following the above lane disciplines

To add a few more tips

Once you build on your confidence

- never keep up with the car next to you on either sides

- pay extra attention to Land Cruisers/Karwas and domestic help drivers

- dont react to flashing lights and constant honking, when they pass you by, show them your palm with a smile and then touch your palm to you heart, like saying pls forgive, trust me their whole face changes

By yaseen13• 8 Oct 2009 13:37
yaseen13

use common sense

By anonymous• 8 Oct 2009 13:35
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

The best would be to drive in round abouts and not on round abouts.

By GodFather.• 8 Oct 2009 13:31
Rating: 4/5
GodFather.

Do not enter the roandabout until there is no approaching traffic from the left. If you going straight stay in the middlelane, if your going right stay in the right and if left stay in left..

By baldrick2dogs• 8 Oct 2009 13:30
baldrick2dogs

Best advice - stay in lane. do not cut across.

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