It's cost £2million, enraged 1,000 people enough to sign a petition demanding it be halted, and been branded 'moronic' and 'crazy' – so just what IS the big problem with Britain's 'wokest roundabout'?

Hemel Hempstead is the venue for the latest battle between pedestrians, drivers and cyclists for safe road space – and the arena is a controversial 'Dutch-style' junction thought so complicated that users are advised to watch a three-minute explainer video before they get anywhere near it.

So, with GoPro camera firmly affixed and cycling helmet safely buckled up, MailOnline took a deep breath and tried it for ourselves.

The new road layout means that pedestrians have priority, and cars and bikes must give way.

Cyclists are next in line and finally cars are at the bottom of the pecking order and must stop for everyone else.