Roundabout
Also known as: traffic circle, rotary
A circular intersection where traffic flows counterclockwise around a central island. Entering drivers yield to vehicles already in the roundabout, choose the correct lane before entering for the intended exit, and signal a right turn before leaving.
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- You are already inside a roundabout when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approa... · North Carolina practice question
- Where does the manual expect pedestrians to cross at a roundabout? · North Carolina practice question
- What should you observe to choose the appropriate lane before entering a multi-lane rounda... · North Carolina practice question
- You are driving in a multi-lane roundabout and come up behind a bicyclist riding in your l... · North Carolina practice question
- In a multi-lane roundabout, what does the manual call the raised concrete island at the ce... · North Carolina practice question
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- Yield Line (Shark's Teeth) · Pavement marking
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