What should you do in a roundabout?

• A. Yield to traffic already in the circle; enter when safe; exit using signals.
• B. Stop at the entrance and wait for a large gap.
• C. Enter immediately to minimize delays.
• D. Ignore lane markings and randomly switch lanes.

Answer: (A)

In a roundabout, the key rule is to yield to traffic already circulating and enter only when there’s a safe gap, then exit with a clear signal. Slow to a safe speed as you approach, check for pedestrians and bicycles, and look for vehicles coming from your left in the circle. Once you find a safe opening, enter smoothly and travel in the circulating lane in a counterclockwise direction. Keep to your lane, don’t stop inside the circle, and signal when you plan to exit so others know you’re leaving. This approach keeps traffic moving and reduces crash risk.

Stopping at the entrance and waiting for a large gap wastes time and can cause rear-end collisions; entering immediately without yielding creates conflicts with those already in the circle; and ignoring lane markings or switching lanes randomly inside the roundabout is dangerous and disrupts the flow.