Shocking new figures have confirmed what many of us already know - the majority of Brisbane motorists do not know how to correctly indicate on roundabouts.
The RACQ audited several roundabouts across Brisbane, including Sunnybank, and also at Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, and found more than 60 per cent failed to pass the test.
About 800 motorists were counted as part of the research.
RACQ spokeswoman Lauren Ritchie said it was worrying how many motorists failed to get the basics correct.
"We audited multiple roundabout sites across Brisbane and it's clear most drivers just don't get it," Ms Ritchie said.
"Indicating is the main means of communication between motorists and when you don't communicate well, accidents can happen."
Ms Ritchie said the study found some drivers were copying the behaviour of the car in front, even if they were indicating incorrectly.
Other drivers either indicated incorrectly or did not indicate at all.
Ms Ritchie said the survey was a reminder for all Queenslanders to check they understood the rules.
"Indicating incorrectly may appear to be a minor traffic infringement but it can have a huge impact while you're out on the road, especially to frustration levels of other motorists," she said.
Failing to signal properly on roundabouts can lead to a $73 fine and two demerit points.
For the record, Queensland road rules require motorists to indicate before entering a roundabout if proceeding immediately left, going right or performing a U-turn.
Drivers are always required to indicate left when exiting a roundabout.
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