Roundabout Rules in Poland
Basic Rules
- Yield to traffic in roundabout
- Drive counter-clockwise
- Signal when exiting (new requirement)
- Stay in lane
Signaling Rules (Updated)
- Signal RIGHT when exiting (now mandatory)
- No signal needed when entering
- Helps other drivers understand intentions
Lane Selection
| Exit | Lane |
|---|---|
| First exit | Right/outer lane |
| Second exit | Any lane |
| Third+ exit | Left/inner lane |
Turbo Roundabouts (Ronda Turbinowe)
Increasingly common in Poland:
- Spiral lane markings
- Choose lane BEFORE entering
- NO lane changing inside
- Follow the spiral
Step by Step
-
Approach
- Look for yield sign
- Select lane based on exit
- Slow down
-
Enter
- Yield to traffic in roundabout
- Enter when safe
-
Navigate
- Stay in your lane
- Prepare for exit
-
Exit
- Signal right
- Check mirrors
- Exit to appropriate lane
Common Mistakes
- Not signaling when exiting
- Wrong lane selection
- Changing lanes in roundabout
- Not yielding at entry