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Roundabout Rules in Portugal 2025

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Portugal: Yield to traffic in roundabout. Drive counter-clockwise. Signal right when exiting. Use outer lane for first exits, inner for later exits.

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Roundabout rules in Portugal

Basic rules

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

Lane selection

Your ExitEntry Lane
First exitRight/outer lane
Second exitRight or center
Third+ exitLeft/inner lane
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Portuguese roundabout types

Standard Roundabouts

  • Most common type
  • Usually well-signed
  • Yield signs at entry

Large Multi-Lane

  • Common in cities
  • Follow lane markings
  • Change lanes before exit

Mini Roundabouts

  • Small white dome
  • Same rules apply
  • Common in residential areas

Step by step

  1. Approach
    • Look for yield sign
    • Select lane
    • Reduce speed
  2. Enter
    • Yield to traffic in roundabout
    • Enter when safe
  3. Navigate
    • Stay in lane
    • Prepare for exit
  4. Exit
    • Signal right
    • Check mirrors
    • Exit safely

Common mistakes

  1. Not yielding at entry
  2. Wrong lane selection
  3. Not signaling when exiting
  4. Cutting across lanes

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