What should you do if you encounter a roundabout?

When you encounter a roundabout, the correct action is to yield to traffic that is already circulating within the roundabout. This means you should reduce your speed and prepare to stop if there are vehicles in the roundabout. Once it is safe and the way is clear, you can proceed to enter the roundabout.

This practice promotes safety and smooth traffic flow, as roundabouts are designed for vehicles to continuously circulate rather than stopping at intersections. Yielding allows for a more efficient exchange of vehicles, reducing the likelihood of collisions that can occur if traffic enters without checking for others present.

Other actions, such as speeding up to enter quickly, stopping for a signal, or making a U-turn to avoid the roundabout, do not align with safe driving practices. Speeding into the roundabout can create dangerous situations, especially if other vehicles are present. Stopping for a signal is unnecessary since roundabouts typically do not use traffic signals, and making a U-turn when approaching a roundabout may disrupt the flow of traffic and increase the risk of accidents.