🚦Roundabouts enhance safety and reduce high-risk crashes.
🚗Drivers should slow down and yield to vehicles already in the roundabout.
🚶♂️Pedestrians have the right-of-way at roundabouts and should use crosswalks.
🚲Cyclists should follow the same rules as drivers when navigating roundabouts.
🚒Drivers should yield to emergency vehicles in roundabouts and find a safe place to pull over.
What is the purpose of roundabouts?
—Roundabouts enhance safety, facilitate traffic flow, and reduce delays compared to traditional intersections.
How should drivers approach roundabouts?
—Drivers should slow down, yield to vehicles already in the roundabout, and follow the appropriate lane choice.
Do pedestrians have the right-of-way at roundabouts?
—Yes, pedestrians have the right-of-way at roundabouts and should use crosswalks.
What should cyclists do when approaching roundabouts?
—Cyclists should follow the same rules as drivers when navigating roundabouts, yielding to vehicles already in the roundabout.
What should drivers do when emergency vehicles enter a roundabout?
—Drivers should yield to emergency vehicles in roundabouts and find a safe place to pull over.
00:00Roundabouts are becoming more common across the country, offering enhanced safety and traffic flow compared to traditional intersections.
00:45The first key insight is to slow down when approaching a roundabout, as they are designed for an average traffic speed of 20 miles per hour or less.
01:10Yielding to vehicles already in the roundabout is crucial, as indicated by yield signs and the need to ensure no cross traffic.
01:45Pedestrians have the right-of-way at roundabouts and should use designated crosswalks for safety.
02:26Cyclists should navigate roundabouts following the same rules as drivers, yielding to vehicles already in the roundabout.
03:19When emergency vehicles enter a roundabout, drivers already in the roundabout should proceed to their exit, while drivers approaching the roundabout should go through and find a safe place to pull over.
03:58Avoid driving next to large trucks or oversized vehicles in roundabouts, as they may straddle both lanes.
05:09To navigate a multi-lane roundabout, choose the appropriate lane before entering, yield to pedestrians, yield to vehicles already in the roundabout, and avoid unnecessary stopping, switching lanes, or passing.
