Mastering Roundabouts: Driving Tips for New Drivers

A roundabout, also known as a rotary, is a circular intersection where vehicles travel around a central island in a counterclockwise direction. Unlike traditional intersections, vehicles in a roundabout are required to yield to traffic already in the circle before entering. Roundabouts are designed to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and increase safety by minimizing the number of potential conflict points between vehicles. They are often used as an alternative to traditional four-way in