Lane position question

[FairfieldSteve]

I've gone over the highway code, which is a bit ambiguous for this situation.

Which lane should I be in, L1 or L2, if I approached roundabout 1 (R1) with the intention to take roundabout two (R2) in lane three, first exit?







My assumption is Lane 1 > Lane 3. Motoring opinion seems to be split between that route, and Lane 2 > Lane 3 whenever I use the roundabouts with other motorists. I was wondering if you would be so kind to let me know what your opinion would be please?

[Johnnytheboy]

Lane 2.

[alpha channel]

I'd say lane 1 to lane 3 myself, but then again it would depend what I see when sat in my car, but I can see it degenerating into a bit of a free for all at rush hour and what is wrong with the good old fashioned junction, roundabouts, mini or otherwise, really shouldn't be used like this.

Edited by alpha channel on Saturday 11th January 15:47

[FairfieldSteve]

A quick sign which showed lane 1 as left turn only would take any ambiguity out of the situation, but without that sign I take lane one as "Left, or straight over to option 2 on the exit".

It's horrendous during rush hour and just as bad heading the other way. I had an incident the other night where a car was alongside me, he started in lane 2, ended up behind me in lane 3 on the horn and flashing. This is what prompted me to start the discussion.
Next time I won't be crossing the roundabout at the same time as anyone, regardless of lane position!
(Pictures are deceiving, there is quite a wide area between the first two roundabouts).

[Johnnytheboy]

FairfieldSteve said:

A quick sign which showed lane 1 as left turn only would take any ambiguity out of the situation...

Yep, this extra sign (or road markings) would be the ideal solution. There's a couple like this in Poole.