In a roundabout, which vehicles have the right of way?

• A. The vehicles entering the roundabout
• B. Pedestrians crossing the roundabout
• C. The vehicles in the circulating lane
• D. The vehicles in the outer lane

Answer: (C)

In a roundabout, the vehicles already traveling inside the circle have the right of way. Those approaching the roundabout must wait for a safe gap and yield to cars that are already circulating before entering. This arrangement helps the traffic flow smoothly and reduces sudden stops.

Pedestrians crossing have the right of way at crosswalks, so drivers must slow or stop for them, but the question about which vehicles have priority focuses on the cars in the circulating lane. The idea behind priority in the roundabout is that circulating traffic keeps moving and entering traffic gives way to it. The concept isn’t about a separate “outer lane” having special priority; what matters is whether you are already inside the roundabout or still approaching it.