Washington State Department of Licensing Knowledge Test

When driving through a roundabout, always enter to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island (T/F)

1. True

2. False

3. Not always true

4. Depends on the roundabout

The correct answer is: False

Entering a roundabout typically requires approaching it from the right side of the central island, not the left. When you enter a roundabout, you should yield to any traffic already circulating and then proceed to the right, which allows you to keep your vehicle on the right side of the central island as you travel around it. This design is intended to facilitate smoother traffic flow and reduce the likelihood of collisions by having all vehicles move in a counterclockwise direction around the island. This is consistent with standard traffic rules in the United States and ensures that drivers remain in their lanes without confusion. Thus, the statement that you should always enter to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island is inaccurate, as it goes against this conventional approach to navigating roundabouts.