Roundabout / Traffic Circle Sign
Roundabout or traffic circle ahead
What to do
Slow down, yield to traffic already in circle, travel counterclockwise.
Tips
Yield to vehicles already in the roundabout. Signal when exiting.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Slow down, yield to traffic already in circle, travel counterclockwise.
Common mistake
Not yielding to circulating traffic or going wrong direction
About warning signs
Warning signs are diamond-shaped and yellow with black symbols. They alert you to hazards ahead — curves, intersections, crossings — so you have time to slow down. On the DMV written test, expect several questions asking what a specific warning sign means and what action it calls for.
Practice questions about this sign
This sign warns drivers of:
- A. A U-turn is required ahead
- B. A one-way loop ramp ahead
- C. A roundabout or traffic circle ahead
- D. A four-way stop ahead
Show answer
C. A roundabout or traffic circle ahead — This sign shows the circular arrow pattern of a roundabout, where drivers should slow down, yield to traffic already in the circle, and travel counterclockwise around it.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Roundabout / Traffic Circle Sign mean?
Roundabout or traffic circle ahead
What should you do at a Roundabout / Traffic Circle Sign?
Slow down, yield to traffic already in circle, travel counterclockwise.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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