How to Use Turn Signals at a Roundabout?
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When driving on the outer lane, you may not need to use turn signals. When you need to turn right, use the right turn signal. Since vehicles do not need to change lanes after entering the roundabout, there is no need to use the left turn signal when entering. As you need to cross the right lane inside the roundabout, you should use the right turn signal to alert other vehicles before exiting the roundabout.
As a novice driver who just got my license, I remember being flustered and worried about making mistakes the first time I entered a roundabout. Later, my instructor taught me to operate like this: Before entering the roundabout, if you're going straight or turning left, signal right in advance to indicate you won't be pulling over; maintain an appropriate speed after entering, avoiding sudden braking; and signal left about 20 meters before exiting the roundabout to alert following vehicles of your intention to turn out. This helps keep traffic flowing smoothly and prevents rear-end collisions. After practicing a few times, I could easily handle the roundabouts in small towns. Don't forget that when driving at night with insufficient lighting, it's even more important to signal early for enhanced safety. In case of rainy weather when tire slippage risk increases, turn signals become particularly crucial as they help others anticipate your movements.
