not really an excuse to just pull out though. seems like there's conditions they have to meet (indicate for a while before pulling out etc) anyway i found this rather long discussion on the issue. i've only read a couple of posts so far
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1754745
That's an Australian website... *sigh*
Well speaking from my own experiences, the only time I've seen a bus pull out on someone is when the bus has been indicating, moves off but about 3 or 4 jackasses still try and pass anyway, resulting in the slowest drag race ever witnessed by man.
i've always wondered something actually, and this vid illustrates it perfectly. the car that pulled on from the left was already on the roundabout before i entered it. who has right of way?
Knowsit!
IMO the person in the small bus was entirely at fault.
If "they were on the roundabout" makes them right, then you'd be able to pull out on anyone at a mini roundabout and get an insurance claim go your way!!!
They should have looked to their right, seen the incoming Clio and given way
The size of the roundabout is also relevant. Mini-roundabouts are treated like they don't exist by most drivers it seems.