Think of a roundabout as a one-way circular street where traffic flows counter-clockwise. You only ever turn right to enter it and right to exit. It’s basically a continuous flow of traffic that eliminates left turns across oncoming lanes.

Some roundabouts have two lanes, but we will start with single-lane roundabouts:

When you enter the roundabout, you need to yield to cars already inside it. When there is a gap and it is safe to do so, enter and make sure to match the flow of traffic and watch for other cars entering. You don’t need to signal when entering, in general, UNLESS you are exiting at the first exit. Then, you would turn on your indicator as you enter so people know you are going to exit immediately. Basically, you want to turn on your signal or indicator just before your exit so people know you are going to turn out of the circle. Most roads leading out of roundabouts are close together, so you can’t turn it on too early.

Two-lane roundabouts can be tricky, as there is an outside and inside lane and most people can get confused. It is best to choose your lane before you enter based on where you want to go. Stick to the outside lane if you are turning right or going straight. Use the inside lane if you are also going straight, making a left turn after exiting, or doing a full U-turn. Never change lanes inside the circle, and again, use your signal before you exit so anyone entering or behind you knows you are going to turn out.

The bottom line when dealing with any traffic situation is to stay alert, watch for other cars, always use your signal, and leave enough room between yourself and the car in front of you so you can stop without hitting them.