I'd like to address the matter of indicating around roundabouts. There are several different variations in Tauranga it seems, but the rules haven't changed for years. It's very easy and logical. Turning left - indicate left three seconds before entering the roundabout. Going straight – don't indicate. Turning right - indicate right three seconds before entering the roundabout. That's it! If you're not sure how to indicate off roundabouts then don't worry about it. But if we all start indicating correctly as we enter roundabouts everyone will get to where they want to be faster and less frazzled, and don't we all want that?
S Carter, Pyes Pa.
3 comments
Half right
Posted on 09-12-2016 18:40 | By Daws
You then need to signal left as you pass the exit before the one you intend taking.
Not quite right for straight.
Posted on 10-12-2016 08:42 | By astex
Sorry but you are incorrect with the straight through bit. "Going straight don't indicate". Should be "don't indicate on entering the roundabout but indicate left as you pass the exit before the one you will be taking".
Yes to all.........
Posted on 10-12-2016 23:25 | By groutby
except for the comment from the writer as to " don't worry about it"...please do indicate correctly and if in any doubt refer to the NZ Road Code to confirm....it always surprises (and scares) me when I see someone indicating right...or maybe left....and maybe in the right lane if approaching in a dual lane road...and going straight on!..and, at the next roundabout don't indicate at all! (must be tired from all the previous activity!) ...just plain dangerous and misleading. I often see "professional" drivers do this also, can you advise please who actually teaches this practise?....
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