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

Yielding to other traffic

Changing lanes in the circle

Scanning for pedestrians

Using turn signals

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

Left turn signal

No signal is required

Hazard lights

Right turn signal

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

Pedestrians only

Only traffic in the inside lane

Only traffic in the outside lane

All traffic already in the circle (both lanes)

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

Only after you have begun exiting

After passing the exit before the one you intend to use

As soon as you enter the circle

Before you approach the circle

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

Stop in the circle and wait

Change lanes quickly to exit

Stay in your lane and travel around the circle again

Reverse back to the previous exit

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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 either lane without signaling

Using the left lane

From the right lane then change lanes inside

Using the right lane

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

Enter quickly to match traffic speed

Stop completely every time

Yield to traffic already in the circle

Only yield to large vehicles

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

Sound your horn instead of scanning

Assume they must yield to you

Focus only on vehicle traffic

Scan for them at crosswalks at the entrance and exits

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

Larger vehicles always have priority

The vehicle entering has priority

Drivers on the right must yield to drivers on the left

Drivers on the left must yield to drivers on the right

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

Stop in the circle, then choose an exit

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

No signal, enter quickly, exit from any lane

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

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

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

After you have completely exited

Only when you start turning out

Before entering the circle

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

Using the right lane

From either lane, then change lanes inside

Using the left lane

From the shoulder

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

The same size

Larger

Smaller

Always elevated

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

Use high-beam headlights

Always stop in the circle

Yield to drivers already in the circle

Enter without slowing

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

Improve safety and lines of sight

Increase traffic speed

Allow parking near the circle

Reduce walking distance

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

Only after you start turning out

When approaching the exit you wish to use

Before entering the circle

As soon as you enter the circle

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

Turn on hazard lights

Stop in the circle and wait for a gap

Check for traffic in the right lane that may continue around

Move to the right lane inside the circle

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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

Right signal

Hazard lights

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

Stay in the right lane and exit using the right lane

Move immediately to the left lane

Change lanes inside the circle

Exit from whichever lane is convenient

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

Either lane, changing inside the circle

Shoulder lane

Left lane

Right lane

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

To prevent any vehicle from entering the circle

To increase driver speed

To make it harder for pedestrians to cross

To allow more room for larger commercial vehicles

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

Counterclockwise

Either direction

Depends on the number of lanes

Clockwise

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Where are pedestrian crossings typically located at roundabouts?

Directly at the centre island

Only at the first exit

In the middle of each traffic lane

Away from the intersection

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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?

Hazard lights

Right signal

No signal

Left 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.