What is a Roundabout?
A roundabout is a circular intersection where traffic flows counter-clockwise around a center island. Roundabouts improve traffic flows, reduce motorist and pedestrian injury collisions and fatalities, and increase pedestrian safety.
How to Drive in a Roundabout
- When approaching a roundabout, all drivers must slow down.
- Look at the lane sign and choose the correct entry lane.
- Yield to the pedestrians at the crosswalk, they have the right-of-way.
- When entering a roundabout, yield to the vehicles already in the roundabout.
- Merge into traffic when there is an adequate safe gap.
- Continue through the roundabout until you reach your exit.
- Do not change lanes.
- When exiting the roundabout, signal and yield to pedestrians .
- Do not pass other vehicles in the roundabout.
- Give large vehicles extra space because they might use both lanes.
Tips for Pedestrians
- Step up to the curb by the designated crosswalk and extend your arm.
- Wait for the drivers to completely stop before stepping onto the street.
- Look and listen for a safe gap in the traffic.
- Cross one approach at a time, using the splitter island to check for approaching traffic.
- Cross only at the designated crosswalks; never cross to the central island.