Practice: Use Roundabouts Safely

Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.

Question 1 of 11

At a roundabout, who has the right of way?

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Answer A. Traffic already circulating in the roundabout has the right of way. Wait for a safe gap before entering.

Question 2 of 11

In India, which way does traffic circulate around a roundabout?

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Answer B. India drives on the left, so traffic goes clockwise around a roundabout. The main danger when entering comes from traffic approaching from your right.

Question 3 of 11

You are about to enter a roundabout. From which direction does the main conflicting traffic usually come?

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Answer A. With clockwise circulation in India, traffic approaching from your right is the immediate conflict at entry. Look right, but check all around as well.

Question 4 of 11

You are in the inner lane of a roundabout and your exit is coming up, but a car is in the outer lane beside you. What should you do?

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Answer A. Your exit approaching does not give you priority over the vehicle in the lane you need. Missing an exit is safer than cutting across.

Question 5 of 11

What does Regulation 10 require when you change lanes inside a roundabout?

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Answer C. Regulation 10 expressly requires the use of indicators when changing lanes within a roundabout.

Question 6 of 11

When should you choose your lane at a roundabout?

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Answer A. Regulation 10 requires you to choose the lane relevant to your intended direction on approach. Read signs and arrows early.

Question 7 of 11

A truck is turning on a roundabout and straddling two lanes. What should you do?

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Answer A. Large vehicles may need more than one lane and their rear wheels track inside the cab. Do not drive beside them on a roundabout.

Question 8 of 11

There is a gap in the circulating traffic, but your exit is blocked and you would stop across another entry. What should you do?

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Answer C. Do not enter if you would end up stopped across another entry, a crossing or a traffic lane. Good roundabout flow depends on keeping conflict areas clear.

Question 9 of 11

A car circulating on the roundabout is signalling left. Should you pull out in front of it?

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Answer A. The driver may have forgotten to cancel the indicator. Judge the actual path of the vehicle before you enter.

Question 10 of 11

Before leaving a roundabout, what should you check on your left?

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Answer C. Check the left side for two-wheelers continuing around, signal left in good time, and leave without cutting across another lane.

Question 11 of 11

What does this sign warn you about?

Red-bordered triangle with three arrows chasing each other in a circle
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Answer D. Slow down, choose your lane early and give way to traffic already in the roundabout.