Question about exit on Roundabout

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Hi Folks,

I am bit confuse on this junction (Ossie Garvin Roundabout near southall). On approach from A312 and taking third exit (Uxbridge road), which line to use after 2nd exit so that I can exit in left line (the line right after bus line). To move in left most, one have to cut-cross 2 lines. Picture is attached.

Edited by Fade_Away on Sunday 26th February 21:27

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parabolica said:

If I wanted to exit in the left-most lane on Uxbridge Road, I would be one lane over to the left on the approach (compared to where you have drawn your black line) - so second lane according to your picture. The roundabout lane markings allow for side-by-side right hand turning in at least 2 lanes. But I would keep an eye on anyone in lane three making the same manoeuvre as they may assume they can move over into lane 2 to take the exit.

This roundabout, and it's twin half a mile south, was always a case of "go with the flow" depending on traffic volume as it was very easy for things to get clogged up with so many people wanting to turn right, and those wanting to go straight on.

Thank you, this is really helpful

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Pica-Pica said:

Why do you specifically want to be in the left-most lane (excluding bus lane)? Google Earth shows that lane merges with the one to its right.

I would say the line you drew seems OK, and then aim to exit in the centre-most of the three exit lanes (excluding the bus lane). This is assuming the roundabout is light controlled.

Thank you.

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ruggedscotty said:

from the lane markings.... 4 lanes 2 left for left turn 2 right for right turn and middle 2 for straight ahead....

two right turn right. see how the lanes move the two right become the two middle.4



so it can be seen what lanes you need to be in.

Thank you, visual explanation really helped.