What should drivers do when approaching a roundabout?

When approaching a roundabout, drivers should yield to traffic already in the roundabout. This is crucial for maintaining the flow of traffic and ensuring safety. Vehicles inside the roundabout have the right of way, which prevents collisions and allows for smoother transitions through the circular intersection.

Yielding helps to reduce congestion and enables cars to enter the roundabout seamlessly when there’s a safe gap. It is essential to assess the speed and direction of vehicles already circulating in the roundabout before making a decision to enter. This practice is widely adopted in traffic control for roundabouts around the world, as it promotes efficient movement and minimizes potential accidents.

The other options—speeding up to enter, stopping in the middle, and signaling left when exiting—do not contribute to safe or efficient navigation of a roundabout. Instead, they can create confusion for other drivers and lead to unsafe driving conditions. Stopping in the middle could block traffic and create hazards, while signaling left when exiting is typically not necessary in a roundabout, as drivers should signal right before leaving to inform others of their intention to exit. Understanding the correct approach to roundabouts is essential for all drivers to navigate these intersections safely.