! Reduce your speed when approaching the roundabout.

! To enter the roundabout safely, wait for a space in the traffic.

! Use your right turn signal prior to exiting.! Drivers entering the roundabout must

yield to vehicles already in the roundabout.

Using the left lane to enter and exit:! Drivers planning to travel at least half way

around the roundabout (second exit) should approach the roundabout using the left lane.

! Enter the roundabout using the left lane only when it is safe.

! Exit using the left lane.

Entering the Roundabout

A roundabout is a circular intersection designed for improved traffic flow traveling at slower speeds. Traffic travels in a counterclockwise direction around a center island.

In the following diagrams, traffic in outside lanes (blue lanes with white arrows) must yield to traffic in the inside lanes (yellow lanes with black arrows). Traffic entering the roundabout (grey lanes) must yield to traffic in the roundabout, both inside and outside lanes).

How to Use Roundabouts

! The driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left.! The driver using the left lane must activate the right signal when preparing to exit.! Use caution when leaving the roundabout and crossing through the right (outside)

lane.! Do not change lanes in the roundabout.

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Using the right lane to enter and exit:! Drivers entering the roundabout from the right lane must do so when it is safe and

stay in the right lane while in the roundabout.! They must exit using the right lane.

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Vehicles B and C must yield to vehicle A.

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Vehicle E must yield to vehicle D, while vehicles F andD may proceed together.

Vehicle H must yield to vehicle G.

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Driving In the Roundabout

Exiting the Roundabout

Others using the Roundabout

Large VehiclesLarge vehicles may need to use more than one lane when approaching, within and exiting the roundabout. Give large vehicles plenty of room to navigate within the roundabout.

PedestriansNever cross to the Central Island of the roundabout. The Splitter Islands will allow you to cross one direction of traffic at a time. Pedestrians should always wait for gaps in the traffic and only cross when it is safe to do so.

CyclistsExperienced cyclists may ride through the roundabout as if you were any other vehicle. Before entering the roundabout, carefully move into the centre of the appropriate travel lane. You should stay in the middle of the lane until you are clear of the roundabout. Less experienced cyclists should dismount and walk their bicycles, following the same rules that apply to pedestrians.

Emergency VehiclesIf you have not yet entered the roundabout, pull over to the right if possible and allow the emergency vehicle to pass you. If you are in the roundabout, take your intended exit and proceed beyond the Splitter Island before pulling over to the right to allow the emergency vehicle to pass you. Never stop inside the roundabout.

When you intend to exit at the first available exit, do the following:! Approach the using the right lane.roundabout! Use your right turn signal when in the

roundabout until you have exited the roundabout.

! Scan for pedestrians and cyclists at the crosswalks at the entrance and exits of the roundabout.

! Yield to traffic in the .roundabout! Exit the using the right lane.roundabout

When you intend to leave the second exit or farther exits, do the following:! Activate your left turn signal to communicate that you do not plan to use the first exit.! If there are two lanes, approach the using the left lane.roundabout ! Scan for pedestrians and cyclists at the crosswalks at the entrance and exits of the

roundabout.! Exit the using the left lane.roundabout

When you exit from the left lane, do the following:! Use your right turn signal after you pass the exit that is the last one before the exit you will

use.! Check for traffic in the right lane that may be continuing around the .roundabout! Look ahead for pedestrians at the crosswalk where you will be exiting.! Exit the using the left lane if two lanes.roundabout! If you cannot stop or exit safely, stay in your lane and travel around the again.roundabout

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Vehicle J must yield to vehicle I as vehicle I is exitingto the left lane in the roundabout.

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What do these signs mean?

Slow down, the roundabout is 300m ahead.

Yield to all traffic in the roundabout, wait for an adequate gap,and then enter the circulatory roadway. Traffic inside theroundabout always has the right-of-way. In the roundabouttravel only in a counter-clockwise direction.

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Do not drive beside large trucks when approaching or within theroundabout. Large trucks may need both lanes to pass throughthe roundabout.

Directional guide signs show the exits and where they will take you.

Choose the correct lane based on which direction you want togo. Keep to the right of the Central Island.

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Quick Tips

! Slow down as you approach the roundabout.

! Traffic in the roundabout has the right-of-way.

! While in the roundabout, traffic to the left has the right-of-way.

! Choose the correct entry lane.

! Entering vehicles must always yield to vehicles in the roundabout.

! Watch for pedestrians crossing the roadway when approaching or exiting a roundabout.

! Give large vehicles extra space to manoeuver.

! Avoid passing other vehicles in the roundabout.

! Do not stop or move over for emergency vehicles when you are in a roundabout.

! Do not stop, pass large vehicles or change lanes within the roundabout.

! Use your right turn signal when exiting the roundabout.

! If you miss your exit, continue around the roundabout again and exit.

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