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Roundabout traffic signs
These are the traffic signs associated with roundabouts.

Roundabouts
A step-by-step guide
There is a roundabout ahead.

Trucks and buses
Keep an eye on trucks andbuses within a roundabout. Due to their size, trucks and buses need more room to turn. They often take up more than one lane and may turn right from the left hand lane. Also their wheels might cross thecentral kerb when turning. Keep clear of them on roundabouts whenever possible.

Bicycles
Always keep an eye out for cyclists and consider their needs at roundabouts – they may not be as easilyseen as cars. Remember that unlike cars, they are permitted to turn right from the left lane. For safety reasons, cyclists may need to change lanes when approaching, travelling in and leavingroundabouts. Slow down and give way to vehicles on the roundabout.

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Cat No 45094747 Roundabout rules
Many intersections have a central roundabout. Roundabouts help manage the traffic flow in roads with either a single lane or multiple lanes. All multi-lane roundabouts in NSW havepainted lane markings to guide you around. Some multi-lane roundabouts also have pavement arrows which indicate which direction you must travel in.

Giving way
When entering, you must give way to allvehicles, including bicycles, already on the roundabout. So slow down or stop if necessary. Only enter when there is a safe gap.

Signalling
You must indicate for long enough to give sufficientwarning to other drivers and pedestrians before entering a roundabout when turning left or right. You must also indicate, if practicable, on exit when going straight ahead. That way, people around you knowexactly where you’re headed.

Going left
When turning left: • Approach from the left lane • Indicate to turn left • Give way and enter when there is a safe gap • Stay in the left lane •...
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