In a multi-lane roundabout, when is it safest to change lanes if you plan to exit soon?

In a multi-lane roundabout, when is it safest to change lanes if you plan to exit soon?

• A. Before entering
• B. Inside the roundabout
• C. After entering
• D. After exiting

Answer: (A)

Position yourself in the correct lane before you approach the roundabout. In a multi-lane roundabout, changing lanes once you’re inside is risky because speeds are higher, traffic is continually moving, and there’s limited room to merge safely with vehicles in other lanes. By choosing the right lane before you enter, you’re already set up for your intended exit and you reduce the chance of cutting off someone or colliding with vehicles in adjacent lanes. Once you’re inside, stay in your lane and signal your exit as you approach it. If you realize you picked the wrong lane before entering, make your lane change before you reach the roundabout rather than inside it.

Position yourself in the correct lane before you approach the roundabout. In a multi-lane roundabout, changing lanes once you’re inside is risky because speeds are higher, traffic is continually moving, and there’s limited room to merge safely with vehicles in other lanes. By choosing the right lane before you enter, you’re already set up for your intended exit and you reduce the chance of cutting off someone or colliding with vehicles in adjacent lanes. Once you’re inside, stay in your lane and signal your exit as you approach it. If you realize you picked the wrong lane before entering, make your lane change before you reach the roundabout rather than inside it.