What is the correct procedure for approaching a roundabout?

What is the correct procedure for approaching a roundabout?

• A. Yield to traffic in the circle, enter when clear, and signal when exiting
• B. Enter the roundabout as soon as you reach it, regardless of traffic
• C. Stop before entering even if traffic is clear
• D. Do not signal when exiting

Answer: (A)

When approaching a roundabout, you must let traffic already in the circle go first. Slow down and look for pedestrians or cyclists, then enter only when there’s a safe gap. Once you’re inside and you’re about to leave, signal to show that you’re exiting. This approach keeps traffic moving smoothly and helps others anticipate your movements. Rushing in without yielding can cause collisions, stopping before entering when traffic is clear disrupts flow, and not signaling when you exit makes your intentions unclear to other drivers.

When approaching a roundabout, you must let traffic already in the circle go first. Slow down and look for pedestrians or cyclists, then enter only when there’s a safe gap. Once you’re inside and you’re about to leave, signal to show that you’re exiting. This approach keeps traffic moving smoothly and helps others anticipate your movements. Rushing in without yielding can cause collisions, stopping before entering when traffic is clear disrupts flow, and not signaling when you exit makes your intentions unclear to other drivers.