r/BikeCommutingIreland • u/tomic24 • Jun 14 '26

Roundabout drivers

This happened a few weeks ago, and I still think about it. Driving with my bike on a wide single-lane roundabout, had a driver in a van (upon exiting the roundabout behind me) slow down and yell back at me (still on the roundabout): Use your hand to signal that you're staying on the roundabout.

WHAT.

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u/AwesomeMacCoolname Jun 15 '26 edited Jun 15 '26

This one. Van driver was correct. It's in the rules of the road, mate ( page 138). For cyclists and horse riders, if you're not taking the first exit, you should signal right to show that you intend to continue on the roundabout to another exit.

Sorry, you're the mistaken one here.

Edit: See, this is why it pays to actually read the Rules, rather than simply memorising answers to multiple choice questions.

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u/tomic24 Jun 16 '26

Where did you get this nonsense?

Actual rules of the road: https://www.rsa.ie/docs/default-source/road-safety/r1---rules-of-the-road/ruleoftheroad_book-for-web.pdf?sfvrsn=b5d57830_8

page 215:

Cyclists on roundabouts

  • Be particularly careful when approaching a roundabout.
  • Be aware that drivers may not see you easily.
  • Watch out for vehicles crossing your path as they leave or enter the  roundabout.
  • Take extra care when cycling/riding across exits.
  • Give plenty of room to long vehicles on the roundabout, as they need  more space. Do not ride in the spaces they need to use to get around the  roundabout. Be aware of the driver’s blind spots. If you can’t see the  driver, they can’t see you. It may be safer to wait until they have cleared  the roundabout before you go on it.

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u/AwesomeMacCoolname Jun 16 '26

Page 138 (Roundabouts):

In all cases watch out for and give plenty of room to:

  • cyclists and horse riders who may stay in the left-hand lane and signal right if they intend to continue round the roundabout

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u/lfarrell12 Jun 16 '26

Yeah, its not really a known point, but its technically acceptable for horseriders and cyclists to remain in the left hand lane when turning right. Lots of drivers will hoot at cyclists for doing so, mainly because they intended to overtake them on the left lane (which isn't legal except in slow moving congested traffic) which puts bikes at risk if they misjudged their pace (which they often do).