For the first exit from a traffic circle, which action sequence is correct?

For the first exit from a traffic circle, which action sequence is correct?

• A. Enter from any lane and exit from the left lane.
• B. Approach from the left lane, signal left, and exit from the left lane.
• C. Stop at the circle and then proceed.
• D. Approach using the right lane, signal right, yield, and exit from the right lane.

Answer: (D)

When taking the first exit from a roundabout, you should use the right-hand lane on approach, signal right to indicate you will be exiting soon, yield to traffic already in the circle (and to pedestrians), and exit to the right. This sequence matches how roundabouts are designed to flow: stay in the right lane for early exits, announce your exit with a right turn signal, and leave the circle onto the right-hand roadway. Entering from the left lane or stopping in the circle disrupts traffic flow, and exiting from the left lane or signaling left would be incorrect for the first exit.

When taking the first exit from a roundabout, you should use the right-hand lane on approach, signal right to indicate you will be exiting soon, yield to traffic already in the circle (and to pedestrians), and exit to the right. This sequence matches how roundabouts are designed to flow: stay in the right lane for early exits, announce your exit with a right turn signal, and leave the circle onto the right-hand roadway. Entering from the left lane or stopping in the circle disrupts traffic flow, and exiting from the left lane or signaling left would be incorrect for the first exit.