Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestRight-of-WayHard
A driver is entering a traffic circle (roundabout) at an intersection. Another vehicle is already circulating within the roundabout. What is the driver's responsibility?
- AYield to the traffic already in the roundabout before entering.
- BHonk to signal your entry and force circulating traffic to yield.
- CEnter the roundabout without stopping, as the circulating traffic must yield.
- DSpeed up to merge quickly with the circulating traffic.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Yield to the traffic already in the roundabout before entering.
At a roundabout, drivers entering must always yield to traffic already circulating within the roundabout. This is a fundamental rule for safe roundabout operation.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Honking is not a substitute for yielding and can cause confusion or aggression.
- C. This is incorrect; traffic already in the roundabout has the right-of-way.
- D. Speeding up to merge is dangerous and can lead to collisions.
Roundabout Right-of-Way
Drivers entering a roundabout must yield to traffic that is already circulating within the roundabout.
- Circulating traffic has right-of-way
- Yield upon entry
- Reduces collision points compared to traditional intersections
Memory trick: Circle first, then burst!