Roman Roundabout, Bletchley · Part 2 of 6
Roman Roundabout — straight ahead to the IKEA roundabout (middle lane)
The same straight-ahead route, this time from the middle lane. Because the lane to your left also goes straight ahead, you must hold your own lane, keep close to the centre island and finish in the overtaking lane.
The layout
Both the left and the middle lane are marked for straight ahead here, so it is a choice. Taking the middle lane is perfectly acceptable — but it changes where you must finish.
What to plan for
- At the give-way line, priority goes to traffic coming from your right. Look for the area we highlight in the video and give way to anyone already on the roundabout.
- A blocker can help you again here — a vehicle on your right that is leaving the roundabout gives you a safe moment to go.
- Once you are on, be careful with lane positioning. The lane to your left is also going straight ahead, so you need to stay within your own lane.
- Keep close to the centre island and finish in the overtaking (right-hand) lane on the exit.
Where learners lose marks
It is very common for learners to spill from the middle lane into the left lane as they come round. Reduce your speed, keep close to the centre island and finish in the overtaking lane — then move back to the left with mirrors and a signal once it is safe.
Remember
If you are unsure which lane to take, the left lane (part 1) is the simpler option because you finish in the left lane and don't need to change lanes afterwards.
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.
