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

Left signal

No signal

Right signal

Hazard lights

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

Stop completely every time

Only yield to large vehicles

Yield to traffic already in the circle

Enter quickly to match traffic speed

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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?

Using the right lane

From either lane without signaling

Using the left lane

From the right lane then change lanes inside

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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

Hazard lights

No signal is required

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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

Only after you start turning out

As soon as you enter the circle

Before entering the circle

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

Stay in your lane and travel around the circle again

Reverse back to the previous exit

Stop in the circle and wait

Change lanes quickly to exit

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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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Where are pedestrian crossings typically located at roundabouts?

In the middle of each traffic lane

Directly at the centre island

Away from the intersection

Only at the first exit

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

Only when you start turning out

Before entering the circle

After you have completely exited

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?

From the shoulder

Using the left lane

Using the right lane

From either lane, then change lanes inside

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

Allow parking near the circle

Reduce walking distance

Increase traffic speed

Improve safety and lines of sight

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

Drivers on the left must yield to drivers on the right

Larger vehicles always have priority

Drivers on the right must yield to drivers on the left

The vehicle entering has priority

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

Larger

The same size

Smaller

Always elevated

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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

Left lane

Shoulder lane

Right lane

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

Exit from whichever lane is convenient

Stay in the right lane and exit using the right lane

Move immediately to the left lane

Change lanes inside the circle

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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

No signal, enter quickly, exit from any lane

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

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

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

Scanning for pedestrians

Using turn signals

Changing lanes in the circle

Yielding to other traffic

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

Stop in the circle and wait for a gap

Check for traffic in the right lane that may continue around

Turn on hazard lights

Move to the right lane inside the circle

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

Use high-beam headlights

Enter without slowing

Always stop in the circle

Yield to drivers already in the circle

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

Pedestrians only

Only traffic in the outside lane

All traffic already in the circle (both lanes)

Only traffic in the inside lane

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

Move to the right lane inside the circle

Change lanes whenever needed

Stay in the left lane and exit using the left lane

Exit using the right lane only

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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

Scan for them at crosswalks at the entrance and exits

Assume they must yield to you

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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?

Left signal

Hazard lights

Right signal

No signal

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

To increase driver speed

To make it harder for pedestrians to cross

To allow more room for larger commercial vehicles

To prevent any vehicle from entering the circle

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

After passing the exit before the one you intend to use

Only after you have begun exiting

As soon as you enter the circle

Before you approach the circle

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

Counterclockwise

Depends on the number of lanes

Either direction

Clockwise

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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.