Aylesbury Street mini roundabout, Bletchley
Mini roundabout, Aylesbury Street — turning right
A mini roundabout that comes up often on the Bletchley test routes. In theory it is simple; in practice it is one of the most common places for a learner to clip the kerb, because the gap between the painted circle and the kerb is very tight.
Why this one catches people out
It appears regularly on the Bletchley test routes and does not look difficult on paper. It is still a very common place for learners to catch the kerb, so it is worth knowing what to expect before you get there.
On approach
- The instruction will be to turn right.
- It can be a busy mini roundabout — assess it carefully and decide early rather than at the line.
- Take your time and look for vehicles coming from your right.
- Only emerge once you are confident it is safe.
Going round the marking
Learners often fail to go fully around the painted circle. Make your best effort to go around it — that is what the marking is there for.
When the gap is too tight
The space between the marking and the kerb here is very tight. If you need to, letting a tyre run slightly over the marking is the safer choice — better than forcing the car wide and risking the kerb.
Where it takes you
The sign on the exit reads Manor Road and Aylesbury Street.
Skills this covers
Part of the structured SAR syllabus your instructor tracks each lesson.
Filmed by a SAR Driving School instructor. Road layouts, signs and markings change — always drive to what you can see on the day. No road is guaranteed to appear on a driving test.
