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What do roundabout pavement markings mean?
I just drove through a roundabout for the first time, and there was so much going on! I want it to feel less hectic the next time I use one, so what do the pavement markings mean in roundabouts?
Holden Easterbrook · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you’re used to traditional intersections with lights directing traffic, navigating roundabouts without causing an
accident
can feel tricky. However, the designers of roundabouts have done their best to instruct drivers on what they need to do by using several markings on the pavement. To keep things simple, though, we’ll focus on the three pavement markings you’ll see most often:- Thick vertical bars—these designate pedestrian crossings, and you’ll need to yield to all foot traffic.
- Thin horizontal bars—these will normally separate the end of a road from the roundabout itself, and they indicate that you need to yield there until you can safely merge onto the roundabout.
- Directional arrows—these thick arrows will be in the middle of lanes, and they indicate the direction of traffic and if a lane must turn at the next roundabout exit.
With these few tips in hand, you should have a much easier time navigating any roundabout you come across. Of course, a little extra knowledge won’t completely protect you from the possibility of an accident. Because of that, you need the best
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