Will I Get Penalty Points for Driving a Full Circle in a Roundabout?
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No penalty points will be deducted, but pay attention to the roundabout driving rules. Below are the roundabout driving rules: 1. Turning yield: When turning, vehicles turning right should yield to vehicles turning left. For vehicles traveling in opposite directions, a vehicle making a right turn should yield to a vehicle making a left turn, allowing the left-turning vehicle to proceed first. 2. Intersections without traffic lights: At intersections without traffic signals, turning vehicles should yield to vehicles going straight and pedestrians. This is very important; if a collision occurs between a turning vehicle and a straight-moving vehicle, the turning vehicle bears full responsibility. 3. Vehicles going uphill: When a vehicle is going uphill, it should be noted that vehicles preparing to go downhill should yield to uphill vehicles, which is also for safety considerations. When driving in a roundabout, pay attention to yielding to vehicles already in the roundabout when entering, waiting in sequence. Also, yield to vehicles preparing to exit the roundabout, allowing them to exit first.
I've been driving for over a decade, and going around a roundabout one more time definitely won't get you penalty points. The key is following proper procedures - roundabouts are designed as circular intersections. As long as you use your turn signals correctly and yield when required, traffic police won't bother you. Some beginners worry about missing exits, so going an extra half loop to familiarize with the road is perfectly normal - even experienced drivers I know do this often. Just don't circle too many times as it may disrupt following traffic and waste fuel. If stopped by police, simply explain you're driving normally - traffic laws don't mandate exiting at the first opportunity.
