Roundabouts - how to deal with them and pass your test

Many learner drivers are daunted by the prospect of roundabouts – especially as there’s a good chance your driving test will tackle a decent sized one.

But with experience and the right know-how, using the circular junctions soon becomes second nature.

Here, we'll cover everything you know to become a roundabout-pro.

Why do we have roundabouts?

When two, or more, busy roads intersect – something has to give.

Roundabouts are designed to keep traffic moving, ease congestion and speed up journey times.

They’re also safer than traditional junctions and crossroads – where drivers can be tempted to run red lights. On roundabouts traffic always travels in the same direction, making manoeuvres like right turns far easier.