Chapter 4-5: Traffic circles and roundabouts

The “Traffic Circles and Roundabouts” section of the Alberta driving practice test covers the correct procedures for navigating these circular intersections.

Alberta Driving Test - Chapter 4-5: Traffic circles and roundabouts

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Which lane should a driver generally use to travel past the first exit in a two-lane circle?

Right lane

Left lane

Shoulder lane

Either lane, changing inside the circle

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Before exiting from the left lane in a two-lane circle, you must:

Check for traffic in the right lane that may continue around

Turn on hazard lights

Stop in the circle and wait for a gap

Move to the right lane inside the circle

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Compared with a traffic circle, a roundabout’s centre island is:

Smaller

The same size

Always elevated

Larger

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What design feature of a roundabout encourages lower speeds?

Tighter curve around the island

Wider, straighter lanes

Extra-long entry lanes

Speed bumps at all entries

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In a two-lane traffic circle, a driver entering from the right lane must:

Change lanes inside the circle

Exit from whichever lane is convenient

Stay in the right lane and exit using the right lane

Move immediately to the left lane

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When you intend to leave at any exit other than the first in a two-lane circle, how should you approach?

From the right lane then change lanes inside

From either lane without signaling

Using the right lane

Using the left lane

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If you plan to exit at the first available exit in a circular intersection, which signal should you use as you approach?

Right signal

No signal

Left signal

Hazard lights

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Where are pedestrian crossings typically located at roundabouts?

Away from the intersection

Directly at the centre island

Only at the first exit

In the middle of each traffic lane

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Why might the curb around a roundabout’s centre island be sloped?

To make it harder for pedestrians to cross

To allow more room for larger commercial vehicles

To prevent any vehicle from entering the circle

To increase driver speed

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In a two-lane traffic circle, a driver entering from the left lane must:

Stay in the left lane and exit using the left lane

Change lanes whenever needed

Exit using the right lane only

Move to the right lane inside the circle

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Traffic in a traffic circle or roundabout always moves in which direction around the centre island?

Clockwise

Counterclockwise

Either direction

Depends on the number of lanes

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While in a two-lane circular intersection, who must yield?

Larger vehicles always have priority

Drivers on the right must yield to drivers on the left

The vehicle entering has priority

Drivers on the left must yield to drivers on the right

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Once inside any circular intersection, what signal must a driver use when preparing to exit?

Left turn signal

Right turn signal

No signal is required

Hazard lights

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When should you activate your right signal to exit a circular intersection?

Only after you have begun exiting

Before you approach the circle

After passing the exit before the one you intend to use

As soon as you enter the circle

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If you cannot stop or exit safely from your lane in a circular intersection, what should you do?

Reverse back to the previous exit

Stop in the circle and wait

Stay in your lane and travel around the circle again

Change lanes quickly to exit

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When approaching a circular intersection to take the first exit, what should you do regarding pedestrians and cyclists?

Focus only on vehicle traffic

Sound your horn instead of scanning

Assume they must yield to you

Scan for them at crosswalks at the entrance and exits

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In a two-lane circular intersection, traffic entering (grey lanes) must yield to:

Only traffic in the inside lane

Pedestrians only

All traffic already in the circle (both lanes)

Only traffic in the outside lane

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When exiting at an exit other than the first one, when should you activate your right signal?

When approaching the exit you wish to use

As soon as you enter the circle

Before entering the circle

Only after you start turning out

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When exiting from the left lane in a two-lane circle, when should you use your right signal?

After you have completely exited

Only when you start turning out

Before entering the circle

When you pass the exit just before the one you will use

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When intending to exit at the first available exit in a two-lane circle, how should you approach?

Using the left lane

From the shoulder

From either lane, then change lanes inside

Using the right lane

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The main reason pedestrian crossings are located away from the intersection in roundabouts is to:

Reduce walking distance

Improve safety and lines of sight

Increase traffic speed

Allow parking near the circle

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When approaching a two-lane circle to use the first exit, which actions are required?

Use right signal, scan for pedestrians, yield to traffic, exit using right lane

Stop in the circle, then choose an exit

No signal, enter quickly, exit from any lane

Use left signal, change lanes inside, exit from left lane

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What must drivers avoid doing while traveling inside a circular intersection?

Changing lanes in the circle

Scanning for pedestrians

Yielding to other traffic

Using turn signals

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When approaching any circular intersection, what must a driver do before entering?

Yield to traffic already in the circle

Stop completely every time

Only yield to large vehicles

Enter quickly to match traffic speed

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When entering a one-lane circular intersection, drivers must:

Yield to drivers already in the circle

Use high-beam headlights

Always stop in the circle

Enter without slowing

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If you do not plan to use the first exit in a two-lane circle, which signal should you activate as you approach?

No signal

Left signal

Hazard lights

Right signal

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Drivers must yield to traffic already in the circle and use the appropriate lane for their intended exit. Signaling is essential when entering and exiting to inform other drivers of your intentions. Speed limits must be observed, and extra caution should be taken for pedestrians and cyclists. Understanding right-of-way rules and lane usage is crucial to ensuring safety and preventing collisions. Mastery of this section is important for passing the Alberta driving practice test and for confident, safe driving in real-life situations.