>> Working on the "give way to traffic from the right" principle, then perhaps the car
>> driver is at fault. Why didn't he see the coach?
As far as we can tell from the dashcam there was nothing visible approaching from the right at the time the car driver entered the roundabout. It's possible somebody more cautious or with Advanced Driver type observational habits might have either slowed or craned their neck to improve their view. I think the road crossing is the A46 - a major thoroughfare out of Leicester - and fast moving traffic might be a known risk. There's a roundabout on my way into Northampton that's a hot spot for red light running. Always check carefully before moving off.
The coach driver was almost certainly too fast and relied solely on looking to his right. He only noticed the car, already on the roundabout and well towards its innermost lane, when he transferred his attention forwards. Might have helped if he'd concentrated on braking and steering rather than leaning on his horn.
He was lucky not to be prosecuted. One hopes he had a cap off no tea and biscuits interview with his driving supervisor. Perhaps the employer disciplined him.
Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Sat 26 Mar 22 at 13:10
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