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Roundabout Rules in Denmark 2025

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Denmark: Yield to traffic in roundabout. Signal right when exiting. CRITICAL: Always check for cyclists when exiting - they have their own lane around many roundabouts.

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Roundabout rules in Denmark

Basic rules

  1. Yield to traffic in roundabout
  2. Drive counter-clockwise
  3. Signal right when exiting
  4. 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

ExitLane
First exitOuter lane
Straight onEither
Later exitsInner lane
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Step by step

  1. Approach
    • Look for yield sign
    • Choose correct lane
    • Check for traffic
  2. Enter
    • Yield to vehicles in roundabout
    • Enter when safe
  3. Navigate
    • Stay in lane
    • Prepare for exit
  4. Exit
    • Signal right
    • Check for cyclists!
    • Exit safely

Signaling

  • No signal when entering
  • Signal RIGHT when exiting
  • Helps other road users

Common mistakes

  1. Not checking for cyclists when exiting
  2. Not signaling at exit
  3. Wrong lane selection
  4. Entering too fast

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