How To Traffic Circle Or Roundabout

[sakuraguy]

How To Traffic Circle Or Roundabout

Traffic circles, or roundabouts, were invented in the early 20th century and built in cities throughout Asia, Europe and the United States. Traffic signals started taking their place in the 1950s, and today's drivers are easily intimidated and confused when they encounter one. Learn to use them; they're making a comeback as traffic calming devices.

Step One
Slow down as you approach the intersection. You're typically not required to stop.

Step Two
Wait for a gap and merge with the moving traffic into the outside lane.
3Step ThreeYield to vehicles already in the circle.

Step Four
Turn left or right from the circle by following the inside lane around and then moving to the outside lane, following it to your exit.

Step Five
Continue driving straight ahead by approaching the circle on the outside lane and staying out of the circling lane.

Step Six
Watch for pedestrians and bicycles.

Step Seven
Keep in mind that buses or large trucks need extra room to make turns and might take up more than one lane in a traffic circle.

Step Eight
Obey all traffic signs and road markings.

Step Nine
Signal your intent to other drivers when entering, going around and exiting the circle.


Tips & Warnings
These directions assume the circle is going counterclockwise with an inside lane circling the center and at least one outside lane continuing past and if you miss your turn, just go around again. Avoid swerving at the last minute

Happy Motoring

SakuraGuy
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[satria_95]

Round abouts don't work no more. They should just replace all with traffic lights with good timings and sensors.

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

what about roundabouts with traffic lights??...

 

[m@ttz]

got one at batu caves, dat place was damn busy all time, luckily now got traffic light..

the main thing is always giv signal.. dont sit on right side of trailer/truck if they want to turn left, or sit left when they turn right..