Slow down, crash, don’t blink: 5 roundabout rules that no one knows

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What is known is that a right turn signal is mandatory when going out. Starting from the exit level in front, do not blink when leaving – otherwise it will not help. It is also known that if you take the first exit, you must signal just before the intersection. But since you keep turning, are you going to turn the signal on the left? Unusual – but allowed! It also makes sense for you to leave later than others. However, before you set off, you still need to signal right. All other blinking rules are here.

The inner loop (white line, pavement) is not there for cars to pass, it is only for vehicles (e.g. trucks or cars) that would otherwise not be able to go around the intersection. This also applies so you can reduce the speed (see 5.).

There is no such thing as “who has priority” or “first come, first served”. But “the left has priority”. This applies to cars approaching the roundabout from the left, but also to cars approaching the roundabout from the left! Although it is stated in the traffic regulation “in a circle from the left”, daily and legal practices are not specified in the law. And the courts clearly say: The traffic area of ​​​​a roundabout begins before the actual circle. So “left before right” applies here too. This also makes sense because it aims to prevent “driving in front of your nose.”

This has nothing to do with a specific distance in metres, it simply applies: Anyone entering a roundabout must not obstruct anyone else, as at any other intersection. So, carte blanche for crazy moves from the left? No – see number 5 In principle, the same rules and special features apply at a multi-lane intersection. You can find more information about this here.

Does this mean you should always wait for cars coming from the left to let them pass? NO! You can engage, but as mentioned before, only if you can do so without forcing others to brake.

They honk repeatedly for this – but bikes are allowed (but not required!) to ride in the middle of the lane and are encouraged to do so. From where? Because overtaking and cutting bikes when going out is extremely dangerous.

But important for cyclists: As with the entire roundabout, the right of way is on the left at the entrance. This also applies if multiple lanes lead into a single-lane intersection. This means that cyclists passing to the right or next to cars do not have the right of way when entering, instead the cars have the right of way! For example, if the car goes out at the first exit, the cyclist entering later must stay behind under multi-lane intersection rules – more about this here.

Do you want to spin sportily as if you were on a slalom course? There is nothing there: even if everything is clear, the speed in front of the roundabout clearly needs to be reduced for thoughtfulness; This is especially important at a roundabout. Caution: If you do not reduce your speed at a roundabout, you are still not allowed to drive in front of it; Violating this does not change the priority rule.

On the contrary, you should avoid stopping completely at the entrance unless necessary: ​​if you can intervene without impeding others, you should do so without any problems.

…there are always chaotic scenes as emergency vehicles drive through an intersection with flashing lights and honking horns. The reason: There is often too little room at the entrances or inside the circle to accommodate rescuers approaching us. Tip: Just get in and wander around. If rescuers come from another direction, leave the intersection clear. The latter also applies to traffic congestion.

Source: Blick