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Rule 187: In all cases watch out for
Advice, not law
Roundabouts (rules 184 to 190)
In all cases watch out for and give plenty of room to
- pedestrians who may be crossing the approach and exit roads
- traffic crossing in front of you on the roundabout, especially vehicles intending to leave by the next exit
- traffic which may be straddling lanes or positioned incorrectly
- motorcyclists
- long vehicles (including those towing trailers). These might have to take a different course or straddle lanes either approaching or on the roundabout because of their length. Watch out for their signals.
Advice, not law. This rule is not written in capitals, so breaking it is not an offence in itself — but it can still be used in evidence in court to establish liability. The rules that say MUST or MUST NOT are the ones backed by law.
5 theory test questions on this rule
From the DVSA revision question bank. These are not the questions asked in the real theory test. Each one shows the answer, the explanation, and our own note on why every other option is not it.
Car
- Which vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at a roundabout? Rules of the road
- You're approaching a roundabout. What should you do if there are horses being ridden in front of you? Vulnerable road users
- You're about to overtake a slow-moving motorcyclist. Which sign would make you take special care? Other types of vehicle