1. TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY
ROUNDABOUTS
THERE’S NOTHING MAGIC ABOUT THEM
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2. ROUNDABOUTS MADE SIMPLE
Roundabouts are clever traffic control devices that keep traffic moving smoothly - as long as drivers know how to use them.
Approaching a roundabout …
take notice and act on the information you are given - look for direction signs, traffic lights, lane markings, stop signs
Arriving at a roundabout …
slow down - roundabouts are designed for speeds of mph (25-30 kph)
decide what exit you will need and get in the right lane
pay attention to the other traffic speed and direction
give way or stop - priority goes to traffic already on the roundabout
Always give priority to the left
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3. SIGNALING let everyone know what you’re doing
If taking an intermediate exit …
If taking the first exit …
signal right and approach in the right hand lane
keep to the right and keep signaling until you have turned
do not signal at first
be in the right or middle lane
when your exit is next, signal right and move into position
When taking the last exit, or going full circle …
signal left and approach in the left hand lane
keep to the left and keep signaling
when you pass the exit before yours, move into position to exit
signal right and leave the roundabout
MIRROR
SIGNAL
MANOEUVRE
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4. WATCH OUT FOR ...
Pedestrians … they may be crossing the approach and exit roads
Newspaper sellers running between cars
Traffic crossing in front of you, especially vehicles intending to leave at the next exit
Traffic in the wrong position (look at their indicators) give them a break … we’ve all done it
Motorcyclists and bicyclists who may be unsure of the exit procedure - give them space
Long vehicles - they might take a different lane when approaching to allow for their trailers … watch their signals … don’t cut them up
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5. NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! reverse on a roundabout
DON’T FORGET
Once you’re on the roundabout … keep moving
If you queued to get onto the roundabout … make sure the car in front has moved away before you start to move
If you miss your exit … continue around until you come to it again
NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! reverse on a roundabout
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6. ROUNDABOUTS … CHILD’S PLAY WHEN YOU KNOW HOW
DON'T TURN THEM INTO
MERRY-GO-ROUNDS
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