A-Class Driving School - Southmead Test Route - The Double Mini Roundabouts
Perhaps the most difficult junction on all of the test routes. Once you're able to navigate your way across from each direction, being able to observe in the correct place at the right speed with full control of the car's position, then you're probably close to test standard. The thing to remember here is that everyone is confused, noboby knows how they work, everyone is in a rush and they have no time for learners. Be extra careful here. Assume that everyone is a poor driver here.
Approaching from Southmead Road (away from the test centre) could be a little confusing as options ipen up very quickly infront of you. First of all, you have a little pedestrian crossing on approach just outside of Lidl. Make sure you keep focused on that first, then on the roundabouts. Just after the crossing you have two lanes on approach to the roundabout. The left lane is for going left and straight on. The right lane for turning right only. The first roundabout you'll be givig way to the right, so it's not too bad. You're looking up the hill towards the hospital, if it's clear, then slow merge onto the roundabout. |