Hello I'm Chris.
In this video I'm going to show you when to go onto roundabouts and what to do with your
feet, so that you won't stall or move off too slowly.
These are just examples of opportunities, make sure that when you practice that you
learn with a fully qualified instructor.
Only go when it's safe.
I'm turning right at the roundabout and it's the 3rd exit.
I'm looking to my right to see what the traffic is doing.
I'm also looking ahead to make sure that the car in front is not stopping suddenly.
I can see the silver car is coming off, so I can go on.
Getting up to 2nd gear now.
Checking my mirrors to the left, signal left, watching this pedestrian crossing the road.
Now I'm up to 3rd.
This next roundabout, I'm turning right, looks all clear, I'm going down to 2nd.
Had to make sure that I was off the clutch before going onto the roundabout as I didn't
want to coast.
Roundabouts are great if you don't have to stop and they're clear.
But sometimes like here, it's quite busy, I've got traffic in front of me.
If you get a chance then use the handbrake.
It then means that you can get on the gas pedal and use that bit of gas to help you
not to stall.
I'm checking to my right but also checking ahead to make sure that the car in front is
not braking suddenly.
Waiting for a vehicle to exit the roundabout where I've just come from, like this van and
I can get on quickly.
Using that gas to pull away and then straight up to 2nd gear before I start steering around
the roundabout.
The gas really helped me there to not stall.
I didn't want to raise the clutch too fast.
Down to 2nd gear, clear roundabout.
So, I'm checking to my right.
Going from 3rd to 1st.
I've got this car and 4x4 coming round.
Waiting for my chance.
Giving it some gas now and then I can raise up the clutch quicker.
In 2nd gear.
Now check my mirrors, signal and I'll leave the roundabout.
This next roundabout, I'm going to slow it right down so that you can get a good look
at what I'm looking for, looking for a good opportunity.
Watching this car coming round the roundabout, looking at their angle and their front wheels
and I can definitely see that they're leaving the roundabout and they're not going to affect
me.
Turning right at the roundabout.
Looks all clear.
These are the best types of roundabouts!
Make sure that you approach the roundabout slowly so that it gives you more thinking
time.
Checking to my right, checking ahead.
Good opportunity there, got time.
Getting a little bit busier now.
Little bit of congestion.
Looking for my opportunity.
Not looking at their signals though as they can be really confusing.
Now I'll give it lot's of gas, I'll get going quicker and get up to 2nd sooner.
Gas really helps you not stall.
I'm watching this bus.
I can tell by the angle of this bus that it's definitely leaving the roundabout.
Gone down to 1st gear.
I'm in slow moving traffic.
Braking, clutch down.
I'm going to use the handbrake hear as I'm waiting.
That means that I can get my gas ready.
This van is coming round.
See my chance, give it some gas and then the clutch comes up quicker.
Straight up to 2nd gear.
Again, I'm in slow moving traffic.
I'm in 1st gear.
Using my handbrake as I'm waiting.
The thing about using the handbrake is that you get your foot ready for that important
gas pedal.
It's really going to help you not stall.
Looks all clear.
Straight up to 2nd.
Acceleration really helps you get out of trouble.
But make sure that you're looking ahead as well, not just
to the right.
Looks all clear, down to 2nd gear.
Following the road ahead this time, 2nd exit.
Had to keep in the outside, left lane there.
At this roundabout, I'm turning left, 1st exit.
Slowing down on approach, down to 2nd gear.
That car is leaving, so I'm getting on.
Again I was watching their front wheels and where the driver was looking.
Clear roundabout there.
Red car coming off.
First gear, give it some gas and then the clutch comes up quicker.
Make sure that you give it the gas as you raise the clutch or you will stall.
It's now rush hour.
Getting very busy.
Looks all clear.
Mirror, signal to leave.
I'm following the road ahead at the roundabout, 2nd exit.
Waiting for my opportunity.
I'll use the handbrake so I can get the gas ready.
When I see my chance, I'll give it more gas and then I can raise the clutch up quicker.
Get straight up to 2nd gear and then mirror, signal to exit the roundabout.
It's getting a bit more congested now.
Turning right at this roundabout, 3rd exit.
Into 1st gear.
That car's leaving, so I'll get on.
Approach slowly so that you've got more time to think about what's going on.
I'm in 1st gear ready to go, trying not to come to a complete stop unless I have to.
Yes, definitely have to here.
Got the handbrake on.
Van is coming off, give it some gas, clutch comes up and straight up to 2nd gear.
Turning right, into 3rd gear.
Silver car is coming round.
Using the handbrake, getting the gas ready.
Looking at the angles of the cars and where they're steering, their front wheels.
That one is definitely coming off.
Good chance to get on.
Be careful not to raise the clutch too quickly without gas or I would definitely not stall.
Don't be afraid of giving some gas.
Looks all clear.
Do it in 2nd gear.
Never rely on other peoples signals, some people don't bother or they just signal incorrectly.
This next bus is pointing in this direction, gives me a great opportunity to get on.
Handbrake on.
Car is coming off, gives me a good chance to get on.
2nd gear.
Look out for other road users who might go when they shouldn't and cause you to slow
down.
Another great opportunity with the bus leaving.
Well that's the end of the video on clutch control on roundabouts and when to go.
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When you do practice roundabouts then make sure that you go out with a qualified instructor
and only take opportunities that you feel are safe.
In the meantime, stay safe on the road, thanks a lot for watching and see you on the next
video.