Video lessons · Unit 4: Who goes first?

The Roundabout

Roundabouts: who has the right of way? Grandpa explains it in one minute.

What you'll learn

• In a roundabout, whoever's already in it goes first. You yield and take your gap.
• Always to the right, counterclockwise. Even if you're turning left.
• And before your exit: right signal. Let them know you're leaving.

Test yourself: 5 exam-style questions

1. 1. Entering a roundabout, who do you yield to?

   1. Cars entering the roundabout after you
   2. Only trucks
   3. Nobody
   4. Traffic already in the roundabout
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   Answer: Traffic already in the roundabout

   Whoever is already circling has the right of way.

2. 2. In a U.S. roundabout, which way do you travel?

   1. Counterclockwise
   2. Clockwise
   3. Whichever way is clearer
   4. It depends on its size
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   Answer: Counterclockwise

   Enter to the right and go counterclockwise. No freestyle.

3. 3. You're approaching a two-lane roundabout. When do you choose your lane?

   1. When exiting, cutting to the outer lane
   2. Before entering, based on your exit
   3. Once inside, when you see which lane is open
   4. Any time, those lanes are flexible
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   Answer: Before entering, based on your exit

   Read the signs and arrows before you enter. Inside is no time to decide.

4. 4. You're already inside a multi-lane roundabout. Can you change lanes?

   1. No, stay in your lane until you exit
   2. Yes, once you're getting close to your exit
   3. Yes, if you signal in time
   4. Yes, as long as nobody is behind you
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   Answer: No, stay in your lane until you exit

   Inside the roundabout, everyone stays in their lane. Missed your exit? Go around again.

5. 5. At a 4-way stop, who goes first?

   
   1. Whoever is on the wider or busier street
   2. The biggest vehicle
   3. The fastest car
   4. The first car to come to a complete stop
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   Answer: The first car to come to a complete stop

   First to arrive and stop goes first. No debate.