Roundabout in left drive countries

12/3/2016 2:25:58 AM

I have extensive experience with left-drive roundabouts thanks to many years of driving in the UK, and plenty of other places.

The rules for giving way are the exact reverse of right-hand drive – circulate clockwise, and give way to traffic already in the roundabout (i.e. from your right). You are also correct that you should be in the left lane if you are turning left, and the right lane for turning right.

However the other rules are going to be specific to Jamaica. Signalling conventions at roundabouts vary from country to country, and you should look them up for Jamaica. Also which lanes you are allowed to use for going straight are country dependent. Getting them wrong however is unlikely to put you in an accident.

You may also find that rules of the road are not adhered to strictly in Jamaica – a country which I believe originated the saying:

“Some countries drive on the right; some countries drive on the left; we drive in the shade.”

12/3/2016 12:29:01 AM

I drove 1 months in australia, so I have some “experience” with left-drive roundabouts. With right ones I have even more experience because they are very common in my country.

Regarding your question: Yes this is true. BUT (but!) like for every rule not everyone is following it, so prepare to see some lane changes also in the roundabout.

Furthermore, flashing is an interesting point as it is different in different countries when it comes to roundabouts. E.g. in Australia you blink before entering the roundabout like the following:

  • Left – you take first exit

  • No flashing – you take the 180° exit

  • Right – you take the third exit

(Just like at a crossing)

However, in other countries like germany you flash when you are in the roundabout and you are about to exit the roundabout. Don’t get stressed, watch 1 minute an jamaican roundabout and you will get the feeling. Maybe start with a small one with only one lane, than it is pretty easy to do.

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