One Way Roads

One-way Roads

During a driving test, the examiner will not try and trick you into driving up a one-way street in the wrong direction.

They may however say something along the lines of ‘take the next available road on the left’ and if the next road on the left is a one-way road with no entry from your direction, you will need to be sure what you are doing.

Remain vigilant for all road signs whilst driving and in the case of one-way streets, no left or right turn signs.

Ahead Only Road Sign

You may see an ahead only road sign. Though this looks similar to a one-way traffic sign, it has a very different meaning. For example, you could be at a junction that states ahead only (no turning left / right), but it could be on a two-way street. This is a mandatory sign, where if you were to make a left or right turn, you could be driving into a one-way street, against the flow of traffic.

Many driving tests are failed on one-way systems due to learner drivers using the incorrect lane, realising they are in the incorrect lane and trying to swerve across without making sure that its actually safe to.

 Driving tests are not failed due to using the incorrect lane providing it is legal and safe.

If you find yourself in the wrong lane, try and access the correct lane only if it is safe and legal to do so.

You will need to use the Mirror Signal Position routine and check over your right shoulder before changing lanes.

Check road markings also as solid continuous white lines do not permit crossing.

If you cannot access the correct lane, remain in your current lane and simply go in that direction

the examiner will take you on an alternative route and you won't fail your driving test for going the wrong way safely.