Overview

The benefits of roundabouts over traditional intersections with multi-way stops or traffic signals is not widely known. The Federal Highway Administration publication gives some easy-to-understand explanations for the usage of roundabouts as well as their advantages: Federal Roundabout Information (PDF).

Safety tips

• Watch for pedestrians
• Yield to circulating traffic
• Always drive to the right of the center island
• Signal your exit from the roundabout

Resources

For more information on roundabouts, visit: 

• The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: Roundabout Information
• New York State Department of Transportation: Roundabouts