Learn the golden rule of Irish roundabouts and navigate them safely and confidently.
Always give way to traffic approaching from your right.
This is the fundamental rule of Irish roundabouts. Before entering, check that the road is clear from your right side. If there's any traffic coming from the right, you must wait until it passes.
Lane Position
Stay in the left lane throughout.
Signalling
Signal left on approach and keep it on until you exit.
Speed
Reduce speed appropriately and maintain it through the roundabout.
Lane Position
Stay in the left lane unless road markings indicate otherwise.
Signalling
No signal on entry. Signal left after passing the exit before yours.
Observation
Keep checking your mirror and look for your exit clearly.
Lane Position
Move to the right lane on approach.
Signalling
Signal right on approach. Signal left to exit after passing the previous exit.
Caution
Be extra cautious of traffic from your right and vehicles exiting.
Treat mini roundabouts exactly the same as large roundabouts. The white painted circle must be driven around, not over (unless your vehicle is too large).
Always give way to traffic from your right, even though the roundabout is small.
Think of the roundabout as a clock face:
Straight ahead (2nd exit)
Right turn (3rd exit)
Left turn (1st exit)