What is the appropriate speed when approaching a roundabout?

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What is the appropriate speed when approaching a roundabout?

When approaching a roundabout, you want a speed that lets you quickly scan for pedestrians and cyclists, yield to traffic already inside the circle, and enter safely when there’s a clear gap. The typical range of 30–50 km/h gives that balance: it’s slow enough to react to anything suddenly appearing, but not so slow that you impede traffic behind you. Going much faster, like 60–70 km/h, leaves very little time to react to pedestrians or other vehicles and raises the risk of an unsafe entry. Going too slow can frustrate following drivers and isn’t necessary for most roundabouts. So, 30–50 km/h is the best, most practical range for approaching a roundabout.

When approaching a roundabout, you want a speed that lets you quickly scan for pedestrians and cyclists, yield to traffic already inside the circle, and enter safely when there’s a clear gap. The typical range of 30–50 km/h gives that balance: it’s slow enough to react to anything suddenly appearing, but not so slow that you impede traffic behind you. Going much faster, like 60–70 km/h, leaves very little time to react to pedestrians or other vehicles and raises the risk of an unsafe entry. Going too slow can frustrate following drivers and isn’t necessary for most roundabouts. So, 30–50 km/h is the best, most practical range for approaching a roundabout.

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