Roundabouts

Roundabouts have been used in Europe for many decades and are becoming increasingly popular in North America.  Roundabouts are used as intersection solutions, are circular in shape and improve traffic flow greatly.  They reduce the possibility for crashes that may involve serious injury because they reduce the chance of head-on collisions.

Tips for Multi-Lane Roundabouts

Tip 1:  The Approach

  • Choose lane

  • Reduce speed

Tip 2:  Before Entering

  • Yield to ALL traffic in roundabout

Tip 3:  Before Exiting

  • Use right signal

Tips for Single-Lane Roundabouts

Tip 1: The Approach

  • Reduce speed

Tip 2: Before Entering

  • Yield to ALL traffic in roundabout

Tip 3: Before Exiting

  • Use right signal

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