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

Only yield to large vehicles

Yield to traffic already in the circle

Enter quickly to match traffic speed

Stop completely every time

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

Only traffic in the outside lane

All traffic already in the circle (both lanes)

Pedestrians only

Only traffic in the inside lane

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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

Allow parking near the circle

Increase traffic speed

Reduce walking distance

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

Yielding to other traffic

Scanning for pedestrians

Changing lanes in the circle

Using turn signals

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

Sound your horn instead of scanning

Scan for them at crosswalks at the entrance and exits

Focus only on vehicle traffic

Assume they must yield to you

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

Always stop in the circle

Enter without slowing

Yield to drivers already in the circle

Use high-beam headlights

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What design feature of a roundabout encourages lower speeds?

Speed bumps at all entries

Tighter curve around the island

Wider, straighter lanes

Extra-long entry lanes

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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

Right signal

Left signal

Hazard lights

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

Either direction

Depends on the number of lanes

Clockwise

Counterclockwise

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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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Where are pedestrian crossings typically located at roundabouts?

Only at the first exit

Away from the intersection

Directly at the centre island

In the middle of each traffic lane

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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

Stay in your lane and travel around the circle again

Change lanes quickly to exit

Stop in the circle and wait

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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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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

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

No signal, enter quickly, exit from any lane

Stop in the circle, then choose an exit

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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

Move to the right lane inside the circle

Stop in the circle and wait for a gap

Turn on hazard lights

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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

Change lanes inside the circle

Move immediately to the left 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 allow more room for larger commercial vehicles

To make it harder for pedestrians to cross

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

From either lane, then change lanes inside

Using the right lane

Using the left lane

From the shoulder

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

Exit using the right lane only

Move to the right lane inside the circle

Change lanes whenever needed

Stay in the left lane and exit using 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 either lane without signaling

Using the left lane

Using the right 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?

Right turn signal

Hazard lights

Left turn signal

No signal is required

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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

Right signal

Hazard lights

No signal

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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

Right lane

Left lane

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

The vehicle entering has priority

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

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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.