Driving In Ireland - Roundabouts
 For
those of you who are unfamiliar with ROUNDABOUTS, here is some
helpful information to help get you acquainted to using them.
Remember all traffic in Ireland drives on the LEFT hand side of
the road and our roundabouts go clockwise.
A roundabout is indicated by the sign above. When you approach
a roundabout STOP. You have to give way to traffic already on
the roundabout, but if the road is clear you may proceed.
There are many roundabouts in and around city centres, main road
junctions and entrances & exits to dual-carriageways (Two
lanes each way).
You will also find roundabouts on exits from motorways and in
some built up locations. They are built to effectively replace
traffic lights at junctions to allow for a smoother flow of traffic.
You may also encounter what we call "Mini Roundabouts".
These are effectively smaller and are basically small raised areas
in the centre of a junction. The same rules apply to these as
above.
If this is your first time to encounter a roundabout please take
care. Approach with caution and only proceed when your exit is clear. |
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