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A driver should be deciding on a plan of action based on what they can see whilst approaching the roundabout at the earliest stage. To ensure good lane discipline at the roundabouts, identify them at there earliest opportunity is the key factor in preparing using possible traffic signs and road marking to determine the correct position. Never presume that every roundabout has a standard layout, check first.
Always approach at a safe and appropriate speed for the conditions and what you can see clearly. Too fast on the approach is highly likely be the caused for being in the wrong lane because of lack of time for planning which would also result in unnecessary stopping or rash decisions being made.
Identifying the roundabout ahead, start planning, moving the situation from ' Distance Planning' to ' Middle Planning' and finally to ' Imminent Planning' as it becomes clearer prioritising what is required on your approach.
Once the roundabout has been identified ahead, start accessing your plan of action, constantly checking to the right, ahead but also to the left to ensure the path is clear.
Adjusting your speed (and gear) in relation to what you can see (type of roundabout and traffic).
Each time the situation has altered, change your plan of action (speed / gear) - LADA.
In most cases, if the first quarter is clear, it is deemed to be clear to go. Always exercise caution to prevent unnecessary dangers. (mini roundabouts / straight lining). The correct speed / gear is extremely important to make a clean clear approach onto the roundabout, refer to the routine used in turning left at an open junction (MS/PSL). In most cases, increasing the revs quickly will enable the second gear to be engaged straight after moving off enabling better control whilst on the roundabout.

Remember: - Don't go if you don't know.

Once on the roundabout, exercise good lane discipline following through to the point of exit. If you have positioned yourself in the wrong lane, ensure good observations to establish if it is safe to move into the correct lane and promptly move. If this cannot be done, continue round and reposition to the correct lane once possible.
Whilst on the roundabout, try not to use unnecessary braking as slowing down will cause unnecessary congestion making it difficult for other road users.
Plan for the exit off with good observations and signalling to ensure all road users are aware of your actions to come off. When the last exit before your turning off is clear, start the procedure to exit using MSM routine, moving across to the correct road position for you exit. Depending on the roundabout layout, there maybe more than one lane for the exit, ensure the necessary observations are done if changing lane for new road ahead.
Make a prompt exit off the roundabout checking the road ahead and observations.