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Roundabout ahead

A roundabout is coming up ahead.

Red border, white background, three black circling arrows

In plain English

Get ready to give way to traffic coming from your right, pick your lane early, and keep things smooth. The sign buys you time to plan.

Where you'll see it

On the approach to roundabouts, especially fast rural ones where you need to lose speed early.

The common trap

Mixing this up with the blue mini-roundabout circle. The triangle warns a roundabout is coming; the blue circle is an order at a mini one.

Memory anchor

Three arrows chasing each other in a circle — traffic going round and round.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What does the roundabout ahead sign mean?

A roundabout is coming up ahead. Get ready to give way to traffic coming from your right, pick your lane early, and keep things smooth. The sign buys you time to plan.

Where will I see the roundabout ahead sign?

On the approach to roundabouts, especially fast rural ones where you need to lose speed early.

What mistake do learners make with this sign?

Mixing this up with the blue mini-roundabout circle. The triangle warns a roundabout is coming; the blue circle is an order at a mini one.

How do I remember this sign for the theory test?

Three arrows chasing each other in a circle — traffic going round and round.

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