How to drive a
ROUNDABOUT
The City of London is using a roundabout to manage traffic at the intersection of Hale & Trafalgar
What is a roundabout?
A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection in which all traffic travels
counter clockwise to the right of a centre island.
Why a roundabout?
Roundabouts make getting through an intersection quicker and safer. Benefits
include:
- less traffic congestion
- increased safety
- reduced unnecessary idling and air pollution
- improved intersection appearance
Important roundabout rules
- slow down
- read signs
- when approaching, yield to all traffic in the roundabout - including
cyclists
- enter when there is a safe gap in traffic
- be aware of pedestrians crossing
- never pass another vehicle in the roundabout
- when you have reached your exit, use your right hand turn signal and exit the roundabout
| Large Vehicles |
- give other vehicles plenty of space
- the red area around the centre island, known as a "truck apron"
is for large trucks to use when turning
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| Pedestrians |
- cross only at designated crossing areas
- watch for oncoming traffic before entering the crossing area.
Wait for a safe gap and cross
- Never cross to the centre of a roundabout
- always be aware of vehicles
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| When Emergency Vehicles Approach |
- if you have not entered the roundabout, pull over to let the
emergency vehicle pass
- if you are already inside the roundabout, do not stop.
Continue to your exit, then pull over to allow the emergency vehicle
to pass
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| Cyclists |
- have the option of dismounting at the sidewalk ramp, and walking
bicycle across the pedestrian crossing area, or
- experienced cyclists may choose to travel through the roundabout
using the same general rules as any other vehicle;
merge into traffic before entering the roundabout;
once inside the roundabout, ride in the middle of the lane so cars
don't pass you
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What do these signs mean?
 There
are three exits to choose from |
Always yield to traffic in the roundabout |
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Traffic in the roundabout is always one-way |
Questions, comments or concerns?
Call City of London Transportation Planning & Design at
519-661-4580.