On an active roundabout, we need to be ready to go but prepared to stop,
now I could not see to the right that far so I assume it was clear,
that then leaves the question is your exit clear? ie any hazards and
this would include other vulnerable people near to or in your chosen exit,
I will say the cyclist does look at first like he's on the pavement,
now that should have raised your awareness to a possible situation,...in theory.
BUT in the real world we all get distracted, tired or even blase to any situation.
WOULD I or any other driver have handled it any better can't say, wasn't there,

But the end result is he survived, your license/insurance is safe and your have
learnt a useful lesson, which is a big plus

Dave DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

Can’t say much fairer than that Dave. I’d just add as said earlier that I was looking right at a car approaching that at first wasn’t indicating and when I looked ahead and saw all was clear as the Merc left the roundabout, I saw nothing else at all.

Given the lack of high visibility clothing on the cyclist, the fact you would not expect one to be coming head on and his position close to the lamp post as I was looking towards the Merc, he certainly had stealth on his side.

Just glad as mentioned that I have the benefit of watching it back for future reference. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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Every day's different,
even when driving the same roads at the same time each day Doctor,
it's how we can build our experience up and develop a safe zone around our vehicle.
Dave DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

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