Roundabout Rules in Denmark
Basic Rules
- Yield to traffic in roundabout
- Drive counter-clockwise
- Signal right when exiting
- Check for cyclists!
CRITICAL: Cyclists at Roundabouts!
Many Danish roundabouts have cycle lanes:
- Cyclists travel around the outer edge
- Yield to cyclists when exiting
- Check mirrors and blind spot
- This is a common accident cause
Lane Selection
| Exit | Lane |
|---|---|
| First exit | Outer lane |
| Straight on | Either |
| Later exits | Inner lane |
Step by Step
-
Approach
- Look for yield sign
- Choose correct lane
- Check for traffic
-
Enter
- Yield to vehicles in roundabout
- Enter when safe
-
Navigate
- Stay in lane
- Prepare for exit
-
Exit
- Signal right
- Check for cyclists!
- Exit safely
Signaling
- No signal when entering
- Signal RIGHT when exiting
- Helps other road users
Common Mistakes
- Not checking for cyclists when exiting
- Not signaling at exit
- Wrong lane selection
- Entering too fast