Roundabout rules in Germany
Basic rules
- Yield to vehicles already in the roundabout
- Drive counter-clockwise (to the right)
- No signal when entering (unlike some countries!)
- Signal right when exiting
Important German specifics
- DO NOT signal left when entering - this is wrong in Germany
- Only use right signal when leaving
- Keep in right lane unless overtaking or taking later exit
Lane selection (multi-lane)
| Exit | Recommended Lane |
|---|---|
| 1st exit | Right lane |
| 2nd exit | Right lane |
| 3rd+ exit | Left/inner lane, merge right before exit |
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Step-by-step
- Approach: Slow down, check for traffic
- Yield sign: Usually present at German roundabouts
- Enter: When gap is safe, no signal
- Navigate: Stay in lane, check mirrors
- Exit: Signal right, check blind spot, exit
Priority
- Vehicles IN the roundabout have priority
- Pedestrians at zebra crossings have priority
- Cyclists in roundabout have same rights as cars
Common mistakes
- Signaling left when entering (wrong!)
- Not signaling when exiting
- Using wrong lane
- Not yielding to traffic in roundabout
- Stopping inside roundabout
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