Practice question

What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

  1. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
  2. Enter to the left side of the roundabout
  3. Come to a complete stop
  4. Make a right-hand turn

Answer: A — Yield to traffic already in the roundabout

When approaching a roundabout, it is important to yield to traffic that is already inside the roundabout. This means that you will have to slow down and, if necessary, stop before entering the roundabout in order to allow any vehicles that are currently inside the roundabout to pass safely before you enter. Option B is incorrect because you should always enter a roundabout to the right. Option C is also incorrect because coming to a complete stop in a roundabout can cause traffic congestion and potentially lead to an accident. Option D is incorrect because you should always make left-hand turns in a roundabout, not right-hand turns.

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