AN Irish driving instructor has revealed how to avoid getting marked for incorrect positioning.
This common mistake happens more often than you may think.
@Vistadrivingschool is a popular Irish driving instructor on TikTok[/caption]
And he revealed how to avoid getting marked for incorrect positioning.[/caption]
@Vistadrivingschool is a popular Irish driving instructor on TikTok with over 10,000 followers on the platform.
And he shared with his followers how you can avoid positioning incorrectly.
While on a roundabout, the driving instructor said to follow the golden rule and on approach and see it as a clock.
This helps you judge where you need to be positioned depending on which exit you want to take.
For example, if you’re taking the first exit think of it as leaving at “one o’clock” and stay in the left lane.
If you’re going straight on, that’s around “3 o’clock” so you should be in the right lane but ready to go straight.
Taking the third exit is like “5 o’clock,” and again you stay in the right lane, signaling accordingly.
He said: “Once you follow this golden rule of roundabouts, they will become so much easier.
“You’re always starting at the 6 o’clock position so anything before 12 which is on the left, you’re in the left lane and you use the left signal.
“Anything after 12 which is on the right, you’re in the right land and use the right signal.”
Using the clock method makes it easier to decide when to signal, check mirrors and stay in the correct lane without confusion or hesitation.
It also helps prevent common mistakes like cutting across lanes or signaling too early or late, which are often marked during the test.
Next time you approach a roundabout, just picture the clock and decide your lane early as it can really improve your driving during the test.
The driving instructor added: “If you signal too early you are going to be marked for misleading signal.
“Always make sure you signal when you’re at the previous exit to the one you want to take.”
Driving test tip
This comes after another TikToker has shared the little-known mistake on the day of your driving test that could cost you €85.
@Next_level_driving_school on TikTok shares useful tips and tricks on their page.
Faded L plates could give your driving instructor a reason to cancel your test, and you may lose out on the money.
He said: “Probably better off not turning up to your test with the L plate being faded like this because your test might not go ahead and it will be a waste of €85.
“So make sure your L plates are in good condition.
“They’re not faded so that the tester doesn’t have the chance to not go out on the test with you.”
