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## ROUNDABOUTS 

Roundabouts, sometimes called traffic circles, are circular intersections designed to promote safe and efficient traffic flow without necessarily stopping the flow of traffic. In a roundabout vehicles travel counterclockwise around a raised center island where approaching traffic must yield to traffic in the circle. 

How to drive in a roundabout: 

• Slow down as you approach the circle. Roundabouts are designed for speeds of about 15-20mph. 

• Always enter to the right of the center island. Enter when there is a gap in traffic. 

## INTERSECTIONS 

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• Once inside, do not stop. Follow directions on signs or pavement markings about which lane to use. 

• If there is more than one lane going in the same direction, make sure you know where you want to go and are in the proper lane before entering. 

• Yield to any traffic already in the circle. If another vehicle arrives at the same time, yield to the vehicle if it is on your right. 

• Yield to all pedestrians and bicyclists in the roundabout. 

• You may exit at any street or continue around if you miss your exit. 

For more on roundabouts visit: http://dot.alaska.gov/stwddes/dcstraffic/roundabouts.shtml 

