You are approaching a painted mini-roundabout on a narrow residential road. A large lorry ahead of you cuts straight across the central markings, while a car coming the opposite way begins to turn all the way back on itself to go the other way. What is the safest action for you to take?

Explanation

The Highway Code Rule 188 states that mini-roundabouts should be approached in the same way as normal roundabouts and that all vehicles MUST pass round the central markings, except large vehicles that are physically unable to do so. It also advises you to avoid making U-turns at mini-roundabouts and to beware of others doing this. In this situation, you should reduce speed, be prepared to stop, and still steer around the central markings, anticipating the hazard posed by the car attempting a U-turn. You must not copy the lorry’s path across the centre, and you must not try to rush through before the other driver completes their manoeuvre.