Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestRight-of-WayEasy
A driver is approaching a traffic circle (roundabout) with multiple lanes. Another vehicle is already in the roundabout, traveling in the inner lane. The driver wishes to enter the roundabout. What is the correct right-of-way procedure?
- AHonk to assert entry, as roundabouts are first-come, first-served.
- BEnter the roundabout, as vehicles in the inner lane must yield to those entering.
- CSignal left and enter, assuming the other vehicle will adjust its speed.
- DYield to the vehicle already in the roundabout, regardless of its lane.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Yield to the vehicle already in the roundabout, regardless of its lane.
In Texas, vehicles already in a roundabout have the right-of-way over vehicles wishing to enter. Drivers entering must yield to all traffic already circulating within the roundabout.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect and aggressive; drivers must yield, not assert entry.
- B. This is incorrect; vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way.
- C. This is incorrect and dangerous; drivers must yield, not assume others will adjust.
Roundabout Right-of-Way
Drivers entering a roundabout must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle already circulating within the roundabout.
- Circulating traffic has the right-of-way.
- Yield before entering.
- Applies to all lanes within the roundabout.
- Signal exits, not entries.
Memory trick: Inside first, outside yields, the roundabout's rule, on the road's fields.