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Ash I understand what you mean and one piece of advice to deal with that is not to be too slow when you are on the roundabout. Driving too slowly could invite vehicles behind to get beside you, be sure to check the mirrors exiting and perhaps a quick shoulder check will help reassure you.
I binge watched your videos during the month leading up to my test and it was all i ever did the night before! I passed my driving test for the first time yesterday and im over the moon! Keep up the good work, Dane!
I passed My driving test in Cork this morning & I can honestly say your videos helped so much , they’re very informative and to the point! ☺️ Thanks a million !
I passed my test today. Thank you for your videos. It would be beneficial for applicants like me for a video with different roundabouts, like a roundabout with left lane only to go left and right lane to go straight and right. On my last test I exited into right lane on going straight, when I was supposed to take left lane on exiting. I think there will a lot out there like me who don’t know that. Thank you once again for all good videos.
That certainly would be a good idea for a video and that's why I made it - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-izs-L0Fg58o.html Glad to hear that you found the videos useful and informative and best wishes.
Dane Tyghe It's confusing during exit if a car is following me and want to exit third roundabout can result in collision. What speed Max should be on roundabout? It is not obeyed by people the rule one person at a time be using round about? Please throw some light here. Thanks
I've had my license for a short while now & I knew pretty much all of this from my instructor, theory test, knowledge of the law/signage & common sense, but the way it was laid out was grand. I appreciate how you treat driving cars as it is: Piloting a vehicle which often weighs over a ton in varying & unpredictable scenarios. Good stuff!
As I have not driven for over 20 plus years and having had a couple of refresher driving lessons, I find this lesson very informative and useful. Thank you.
You'd probably be no worse than some of the drivers out there on roundabouts 😊 But thank you very much and best wishes with your driving, it's never too late to start or in your case make a return to the driving 👍
I've been having some trouble with roundabouts and I've been finding these videos so helpful. Though it also helps that these are my local roundabouts, having videos that tell me clearly what to do with the more quirky ones is reassuring!
Thanks so much for your help Dane. I passed my test earlier this week, and so I just wanted to say your videos were a great resource in the lead up to it. Any little doubts or questions I had were quickly put in their place when I'd watch your videos, and it helped me remain calm and measured for the test. Keep up the great work on your videos, and thanks again.
Thanks for the video Dane. I like the mini at 4:39 that drives over the traffic button! The tips about blind roundabouts are great, and creeping out until the driver gets a line of sight is brilliant advice. It's always great seeing the many different roundabout configurations in other countries. Cheers Rick
Hi Dane - you're soon going to be celebrating your 1000 subscribers - that's the hardest part of RU-vid. After that, it's relatively easy. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Dane just to share i had my driving test yesterday in Waterford sadly I did not passed one of my the are Faults is in round about the Tester told me that I should not leave a wide space on the left if i am going to 2nd exit because the way I done it I really do the C share of the roundabout I used doing it because my driving instructor told me that i should do that when entering the round about going to 2nd exit.. Its my 1st try to do the driving test and I'am Grateful to the experience at least i now i can able to correct the mistakes i had failed in my driving test.. Thank you for sharing your skills and experience to us as a learner driver as myself as a learner i would like to learn proper,safely caring to others road user because end of the day I'am responsible to another human being and that person family in the road.. Thank You i will just keep watching your videos on driving until one day I succeed, May God bless and protect you always and the rest of your family...
You have made me a more relaxed driver. My test is in 3 weeks and I keep watching the videos. Soooo helpful and easy to understand. Keep up the good work. Still nervous for the reverse around the corner and the turn about. My name is Mrs O'connor
Going to Ireland in a couple months, I'm still a little nervous about this even though i have been driving in the US everyday for the last 15 years. Your video really help me understand and be prepared.
I'm a Canadian who has done 3 extensive driving trips through the UK. These videos are invaluable for those of us who have a more limited exposure to roundabouts. I watched a number of these before taking delivery of my hire car and was very happy that I did. ( I owned standard transmission cars for the last 50 years but always hire an automatic transmission car for UK driving and was glad that I did. ) One thing that I learned was to never enter a roundabout on the outside lane when there was a car approaching even if it was on the inside lane because you just know that the other car has to exit and you need to just stay out of the way. One thing that could use some more explanation is that at 2:36 the driver exits the roundabout directly from the inside lane potentially cutting off any vehicle that may have been in the outside lane. I assume that is normal. I would have expected him to have changed lanes first ( even though the distance from entering to exiting was short ). Presumably if there was a vehicle to your left, you would have yielded the right of way ?
What I did at 2.36 is completely normal, I am basically changing lanes and exiting the roundabout at the same time, the left lane in this case is for turning left but I checked my mirrors to ensure that it was safe.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive But some testers, considered it as driving fault, as coasting. Which is ridiculous really, even if you don't press the clutch down yet, coming down to the runabout. Just getting ur foot ready. If u know what I mean.
Dear Dane, I passed my Irish Driving test today in first attempt. I watched your videos and bought and studied the book GET IT. You are amazing and I learnt so much by watching your videos. Dr. Ali
My wife and I are heading to Ireland in early May, and of all driving instructors I have viewed and there have been many, yours is the best. Thanks Angelo
I've my test in two weeks and this is even better advice than any of my instructors... There's a difference in of opinion on how to manage roundabouts. Thanks for this.
I have failed my test 3 times and tomorrow is my fourth attempt ! Ive just found tour videos and they are very helpful thank you! My biggest problem is anxiety i believe, and probably bad habbits at this stage like coasting. Ive practiced loads gotten lessons and still failed. Hopefully 4th time lucky
@@DaneTygheletsdrive i failed again not as bad as the last two times but i need now to focus on my clutch and gears i was hoping to resit at easter but thats gone out the window now. I honestly dont think ill ever pass
Thanks! Had only 2 days to prepare for 2nd attempt and passed :) I failed the first time because of a roundabout mistake.. your videos definitely helped^^
i would love to see the gear and the clutch while you are doing the round about. that will be very helpful, as i am so confused on R/A not on how to approach it but im so confused with gears and my foot using clutch & brake :(
Thank you for creating such helpful videos 🙏🏻 One question; before exiting a roundabout, do you always have to do a shoulder check? Or is checking the mirror of the direction you indicated to come off enough?
I got my Driving License in Ireland but learned to drive in the UK, The Round about rules in Ireland are inconsistent and actually increase your risk of an accident. Let me explain. In the UK you only enter the left lane if you are taking the next exit. So for first exit you take left lane for second you take right but indicate and move to left immediately after first turn. for Third you stay in right lane until immediately after second indicate and move to left and if you want to double back you stay in right lane then indicate and move to left lane after third exit. Really easy and consistent. on Roundabouts with multiple lanes its really easy too. on a 4 lane roundabout counting from left to right First exit Lane 1. Second exit Lane 2 then move to lane 1 after first exit. for 3rd exit lane 3 moving to lane 2 after first exit and lane 1 after second exit easy consistent everyone doing the same thing no risk of an accident. I live in a border town and it is frightening when both rules are applied, I noted in our video you crossed lane 1 and just about made your exit, if someone was in lane 1, taking their second exit, when you did that move there would have been an accident, watch again see for your self. One last frightening thing about Irish roundabouts are road signs blocking your view to your right approaching roundabouts, its everywhere so I not picking on one specific town but in Dundalk it is bad, I am actually really surprised there are not more accidents on roundabouts, as the rules are different for each derestriction. turn 1 and 2 are exactly the same turn 3 different that is what caused accidents
Hi Dane! Is it important to always stop at the line with the yield sign near the roundabouts? I tend to stop at the line even when it's empty, is that a bad practice? Thanks!
What I recommend in this video is not meant to be representative of Irish driving instructors, it's just my way of teaching and I try to encourage the use of acronyms that make sense and are easy to remember. That MSPSL is good advice but it doesn't really roll off the tongue.
Hey Dane, I have my test tomorrow and I did two pre tests yesterday ( I’m fine on roundabouts on my own but my instructor told me last night I would have gotten a grade 3 and failed) I seem to get flustered when being told which exit to take! Can I ask at 8.04 onward why you went into the right hand lane to take the second exit? I’m really struggling to wrap my head around that sometimes you have to take the second exit on the left but sometimes on the right :( Your videos are so so helpful by the way thank you.
Planning is important, you need to pay close attention to the signs and markings. The road sign and markings directed me into the right lane. This is clearly explained in the video, did you watch it all?
If a car is already on the roundabout and you know that there is suitable gap as the roundabout is big. Still should we be processing despite the fact the other car is on your right side?
Hi Dane, i enjoy it was good and constructive and explicit am glad i have learnt some thing new which will boast my confidence hope to pass my test without sweat, thanks kindly.
My husband told me not to use the hand break while I am waiting to cross the roundabout because I have to be ready to move when the time comes but I have seen you used your handbreak when you see you will be waiting for a while to cross so what is correct?
Hi @Dane, the video is great! however, when you say slow down while approaching round abouts, I have three questions 1) what should be the distance from the roundabout when we start the slow down? 2) what should be the speed of the car when it is slowed down? 3) does the above two applies while approaching ramps as well? would appreciate your response. Thanks//Gautam
It's going to depend on the roundabout, I can't give you a speed or distance. I recommend getting driving lessons because you still have a lot to learn. This should help you with the ramps ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vMt2Y-szhcE.html
Hi Dane, I have a question about mini roundabouts. I drive through one similar to the one here at 6 minutes 30 seconds in. So there’s 3 exits. If I’m approaching, and the traffic on my right is at a standstill, giving way to traffic on their right (on my left) and that traffic to my left keeps coming, is it ok to slowly move in as the traffic to my left should be yielding to me? Hope I’ve gotten that visual across
I've failed my test once in Dublin, but I'm from Wexford so i could do my tests again in Wexford with my parents car. Would you recommend it? I did another lesson recently in Dublin and realised some of the roads are much more complicated in Dublin.
Thank you for the tips👍 In your video, I see many cars driving on the white circle in the middle of the small roundabout. I wonder if you get grades in case you cross that white circle?
My biggest worry is getting enough speed when pulling out of the roundabout. I'm always being told I'm going too slow but when I try and put more speed and be quicker I even up stalling. Is there a way to stop this or is it okay to pull out a bit slow? Also I'm doing my test in a week so want to get this right before then, is it okay to be safer in the test and stop if I'm more comfortable or will I be marked down on progression?
Whether you are marked down for being too slow entirely depends on the circumstances of the given situation. Try getting extra acceleration and lifting the clutch a little bit quicker to move off faster, but always accelerate first then lift clutch.
12 O'Clock to approach the roundabout in good timing. Stop look around and behind. Signal and go to the lane you want to go on? When leaving the left or right lane? In the right way and the Mini Roundabout. Keep to the right when turning at it. But to be careful and watch out for anyone coming. Especially the people and cyclists all the time to. The Blind Roundabout which is more harder then the other ones. But to be more careful and SPOT. To go by how to approach and leave it. In the correct way. So that'll be good.
Hi Dane, thank you for all your time put into these tutorials. I will contribute to your channel as appreciation for the help you gave me, any advice on spiral roundabout? They can be confusing 😱😭 Again thanks for all your videos!
Hi Dane, thanks for your video's. When driving an automatic, is neutral and hand break on always best practice at traffic lights and in stopped traffic? Thank you 🙏
You're welcome. For an automatic handbrake first then wait in drive usually but you could wait in neutral if stopping a long time or if you're further back in the queue.
When you're coming up to the roundabout and you're in 2nd gear and you're not sure if you're going to stop and you're still slowing down do you put your clutch in, brake and go into first ready to move off, or do you go into first and engage it straight away anticipating you'll come to a stop? I've been taught cruising is dangerous as there's no engine breaking but if you're coming to a stop and moving slowly is it okay to coast and change into first to anticipate a stop? Then if you haven't stop I guess you apply more revs and try to get it into second before you have to steer round the roundabout . Sorry for the essay it's just some struggles I've been having!
There's absolutely nothing wrong with rolling into first gear in the situation you described, sometimes you its the best option as it gives you time to assess and decide. Coasting is not a problem if you are in first gear or reverse gear.
I live in London, and there's a very, very, very, busy roundabout with 6 exits and 3-4 lanes. Please which lane should i be on, if coming out of the 5th exit and going round to exit at the 6th exit? Please Help.
+Shola Sola That's a tough one Shola, I'd need to see it to give you a definite answer. But try be alert to any signs and markings such as directional arrows.
Dane, thanks for replying me. The roundabout in particular is called "Rosehill Roundabout". Type it on Google it will come up. i just did, and it came up.
Shola Sola perhaps these videos could help you ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-U6f9BXS2m1M.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uLIZpX9HaTc.html
I'm being taught to go straight from 4th to 2nd gear coming up to a roundabout or junction, rather than coming 'down the gears'. I keep getting into a pickle going straight across 4th to second, get totally stuck sometimes, where the car comes to a halt, as obviously not in any gear. Happened one day actually on a roundabout as l ran out of momentum trying to get the chuffing thing into 2nd. It just wouldn't go.
Mr. Tyghe, at about 7:36 minutes in, a lady in a black car at the roundabout on your right, you say she has the right-of-way. Why is that - do the people on your right always have the right of way? Thank you. I'm a slightly terrified American watching your videos to determine if I should rent a car in Ireland.
Hi Dane. At 6:43 a black car is approaching on the right, but he’s turning left. Seeing as he was turning left, and the blue car behind him wouldn’t be able to enter the roundabout until the black car exits left, could you have, because you would have had time. Or were you just being extra cautious? I hope that makes sense. Thanks.
I wasn't sure if that car was going straight, if he'd suddenly turned as I pulled out them I'd be in the wrong. In Ireland indicators don't mean much on roundabouts.
@@DaneTygheletsdrive Thank you for clarifying. I had my driving lesson on Friday and was in the exact same position and the instructor told me it was safe to go and I didn't, thinking the same as you have just explained (I was not sure if the car was going straight).
@@zuzol735 Yes I know what you mean, it can be tricky to decide especially at the smaller roundabouts, it would have been ok for me to go but then again you have to use your best judgement at the time. I always say if you're not sure just wait because the consequences for waiting are usually less drastic than the consequences for pulling out too quick. If I wasn't doing a video I probably would have went.
Thank you very much sir. Very helpful video and you explain very nicely. Thanks. Sir one of my question. If I missed and road speed sign then could I follow examiner’s navigator speed limit that shows ? Or shall I drive minimum like 20 mph? If I confused it’s 20 or 30 mph speed limit zone ? Plz sir reply me. I’m very confused.
Failed my driving test the other day because I messed up reverse around the corner not one fault more everything was perfect he said just my wheel touched of the kerb is that an automatic fail ?
Hi Dane I have my test this Friday and really struggling with spiral roundabouts that I will definitely come in contact with on the route ,any tips would be much appreciated
Hi Dane, when you are putting the handbrake up at roundabouts when paused for a few seconds are you taking the car out of gear or keeping foot on the clutch?
thank you very much for your video.i want to ask you is it always necessary to change to 2nd grear at roundabout when there is no traffic from the right
Hey Dane, Love this video . Watched it lots making notes. It really helps. QUESTION: At 3.28 you take a roundabout that has an exception to the 12 o'clock rule wherein you go straight through but use right hand lane, you don't seem to indicate on approach and on the roundabout, until you need to indicate left. Probably my ignorance as a learner showing here: Are we meant to indicate on approach? THANK YOU SO MUCH :D
great videos Dane, they are a huge help. I have my test soon and I am wondering about the roundabouts. I always get confused when Im told what exit to take off the roundabout. Is there specific wording the tester will use. Like I understand - First Exit to the Left.. but after that I lose it and it takes me ages to figure it out - especially if there is no sign before the roundabout to tell you how many exits there are on it. Any help appreciated
Hi Dane, what is the position if going straight on a single lane roundabout? Do we stay in the centre of the lane till we pass the island of the 1st exit or do we stay left like we would do if there were 2 lanes? Thanks
Thanks sir. Sir in mini roundabout should I signal for existing? Or just existing signal when I’m on big roundabout? Some said mini roundabout no need to signal when u exits.
