Practice question

What is the primary operational advantage of a roundabout compared to a conventional signalized intersection?

  1. Roundabouts allow higher approach speeds for through traffic
  2. Roundabouts eliminate all conflict points between vehicles
  3. Roundabouts reduce the number and severity of conflict points by eliminating left-turn and head-on conflicts
  4. Roundabouts provide better LOS at very high traffic volumes than signals

Answer: C — Roundabouts reduce the number and severity of conflict points by eliminating left-turn and head-on conflicts

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