What lights should be turned on when driving into a roundabout?

[Alexa]

Before entering a roundabout, vehicles should turn on the right turn signal. When exiting the roundabout, the right turn signal should be activated again. Introduction to roundabouts: Roundabouts are generally located at busy intersections with heavy traffic and numerous entering/exiting vehicles. For safety purposes and to alert passing vehicles to yield, vehicles should turn on the right turn signal before entering. All vehicles driving within the roundabout are preparing to exit. Roundabout driving precautions: Before preparing to exit, vehicles should turn on the right turn signal in advance to alert other vehicles to yield. Since exiting requires appropriate speed reduction, activating the turn signal serves to prompt following vehicles to slow down and avoid.

[NaomiAnn]

I've had my fair share of experiences driving into roundabouts. I used to wonder which turn signal to use until I specifically checked the traffic rules. Actually, you don't need to use any turn signal when entering a roundabout. The key is to activate your right turn signal before exiting. This is because a roundabout involves continuous traffic flow - entering it is similar to merging lanes, and using a left turn signal might mislead drivers behind into thinking you're taking the long way around. But when you locate your exit and prepare to leave, activating the right turn signal about 50 meters in advance is crucial. This clearly communicates your intention to both vehicles behind you in the roundabout and those waiting at entry points. Once during rainy weather, I forgot to signal in a roundabout and nearly got rear-ended - since then, I've developed a habit of automatically checking my turn signal lever before every roundabout exit.

[AlanaMarie]

I commute through three roundabouts every day, so I know this issue all too well. Never use the left turn signal when entering a roundabout - it's completely unnecessary and will only mislead others. What you really need to pay attention to is identifying your exit point and activating the right turn signal in advance. This practice proved especially useful last month when a delivery van suddenly changed lanes in the roundabout without signaling, and I had to brake hard to avoid a collision. Visibility in roundabouts can often be obstructed by the central landscaping, making turn signals your only means of communication with other drivers. As a side note, it's best to keep your low beams on when navigating roundabouts at night - it makes your vehicle more noticeable to traffic approaching from the sides.

[ODerek]

Navigating roundabouts with lights is actually quite simple: when entering, just drive straight in without signaling any lights; remember to turn on the right turn signal before reaching the exit you intend to take. Never be misled by the shape of the roundabout into signaling left, as that would make the car behind think you're continuing to circle. This maneuver is especially crucial in high-traffic business districts—last Friday during rush hour, I saw two cars scrape because they didn't signal inside the roundabout. Also, always check the rearview mirror inside the roundabout to ensure there are no electric bikes on your right before exiting.