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The issue of roundabouts confuses the public. “5 rules of roundabouts that no one knows” often raises the question: So how do multi-lane roundabouts work? We will discuss this using the example of a regular two-lane roundabout with four exits. The rules also apply similarly to (rarely) more than four exits or (very rarely) more than two lanes.
Roundabout lane selection
If you want to go in a maximum semicircle (i.e. to the right or straight ahead), use the outside lane. If you are driving more than a semicircle (for example, if you are going left or backwards or want to turn), you should use the inside lane. Pay attention: must. The use of the relevant lane is mandatory only if the relevant exit is signaled (boards, signs). If not, you can stay outside the entire time as a precaution, as many people do.
Important at the roundabout entrance
If there are two lanes approaching the roundabout, you pre-select the appropriate one – left for inside, right for outside or according to the signaling. If you make a mistake, you can of course change lanes again before or at the intersection. However, as with every lane change, you should respect the priority of other lanes, signal and not cross straight lines.
Important at roundabout exit
In principle, a roundabout’s lanes operate like any street with more than one lane: Everyone inside must signal right when moving into the right lane and respect the right-of-way of the outside lane. This applies even to those who stay off the road when they want to take the third or fourth exit, contrary to possible signaling: lane changers never have the right of way, even at the intersection. And: You should expect other people’s mistakes and be considerate, especially at a roundabout.
Two-lane roundabout exits
The same applies to two-lane exits: Anyone moving from the inner roundabout lane to the left exit lane can only do so if no one is obstructed in the outer lane. By the way: If you cannot move to the other lane due to traffic, please do not stop, do one more lap. You are not allowed to take unnecessary tours just for fun, but you can do so if necessary. By the way: With an additional tour like this, you can also let emergency vehicles pass while the lights are flashing.
Special case of lane reduction at the entrance
A special case is roundabouts where two entrance lanes lead into a single-lane intersection. In this case, the left lane approaching the roundabout has priority over the right lane! Even if the right lane is a bus or bike lane: The car in the left lane can enter the intersection first, before the bus or bike! But: This does not mean that people from the left can force their own way. Tip: In such cases, if there is a lot of traffic, you should stick to the zipper method.
Special case: Direction lanes at roundabouts and intersections
If different directions of travel are signaled for each of two or more lanes, you adjust the roundabout accordingly and stay in that lane regardless of whether you make a quarter, half or three-quarter turn at the intersection. However: When leaving a roundabout, the right lane takes priority over the left lane.
Source: Blick
I’m Ella Sammie, author specializing in the Technology sector. I have been writing for 24 Instatnt News since 2020, and am passionate about staying up to date with the latest developments in this ever-changing industry.
