Roman Roundabout, Bletchley · Part 3 of 6
Roman Roundabout — turning right towards Fenny Stratford
Turning right at the Roman Roundabout towards Fenny Stratford. The key is planning the lane change early — by the overhead bridge — and reading what the vehicle on your right is actually doing before you commit.
The approach
As you approach, look out for the overhead bridge. It is best to start planning your lane change by the bridge, because changing lanes later can become difficult, especially during busy periods. On this approach you are likely to be in the middle lane; as you are turning right, the road markings show you need to move into the right-hand lane for the turn.
At the give-way line
- Priority goes to traffic coming from your right — check the highlighted area and give priority before entering.
- This is where many learners get confused about when it is safe to go and when they need to wait.
- Look at the vehicle on the roundabout to your right: its position, the direction of its front wheels and its speed.
- If it is positioned and angled towards the exit beside you, it may be leaving the roundabout. Once you are sure it is exiting, it can act as a useful blocker and give you an opportunity to enter safely.
- If it is positioned towards you and continuing around the roundabout, you must wait and give priority.
On the roundabout
Maintain the correct lane position. Once you are past the first exit, the left-hand side of the roundabout no longer concerns you — you simply drive between the two islands and follow your lane around. As your lane is the only lane that turns from this direction, you should exit into the left-hand lane. Avoid finishing in the overtaking lane unless there is a reason to.
Remember
Plan ahead, choose the correct lane early, and maintain good lane discipline throughout. Never assume a vehicle is exiting because it is indicating — wait until its position and speed confirm it.
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.
