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Roundabout Ahead Sign: Meaning, Rules, and How to Navigate Safely
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A roundabout ahead sign is a triangular warning sign with a red border and a circular arrow symbol.
Detailed Description
What Does a Roundabout Ahead Sign Mean?
This sign warns drivers of a roundabout intersection ahead. It alerts drivers to prepare for an upcoming circular intersection where traffic flows counterclockwise (in left-hand traffic countries) or clockwise (in right-hand traffic countries).
Slow down, yield to vehicles already in the roundabout, and choose the correct lane to avoid accidents.
How to Navigate a Roundabout Safely
Follow these steps to avoid mistakes:
- Approaching the Roundabout:
- Slow down when you see the roundabout ahead sign.
- Choose the correct lane:
- Left lane: For turning left or going straight.
- Right lane: For turning right or exiting immediately.
- Entering the Roundabout:
- Yield to vehicles already inside.
- Wait for a safe gap in traffic.
- Exiting the Roundabout:
- Use turn signals to indicate your exit.
- Watch for pedestrians at crosswalks.
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- 🚫 Not Yielding: Causes collisions with circulating traffic.
- 🚫 Changing Lanes Mid-Roundabout: Stay in your lane until exiting.
Usage Examples
- Before entering roundabouts in urban or suburban areas
- On highways with a roundabout intersection ahead
- At intersections where traffic flow is controlled by a roundabout
Key Points to Remember
- Always obey this sign to ensure road safety.
- Be aware of the specific actions required when encountering this sign.
- Practice identifying and responding to this sign during your driving lessons.