INTERSECTIONS ROUNDABOUTS  Roundabouts, sometimes called traffic  circles, are circular intersections  designed to promote safe and efficient  traffic flow without necessarily stopping  the flow of traffic. In a roundabout  vehicles travel counterclockwise around  a raised center island where  approaching traffic must yield to traffic in  the circle. How to drive in a roundabout:  • Slow down as you approach the circle. Roundabouts are designed for speeds of about 15-20mph. • Always enter to the right of the center island. Enter when there is a gap in traffic. • Once inside, do not stop. Follow directions on signs or pavement markings about which lane to use. • If there is more than one lane going in the same direction, make sure you know where you want to go and are in the proper lane before entering. • Yield to any traffic already in the circle. If another vehicle arrives at the same time, yield to the vehicle if it is on your right. • Yield to all pedestrians and bicyclists in the roundabout. • You may exit at any street or continue around if you miss your exit. For more on roundabouts visit:  http://dot.alaska.gov/stwddes/dcstraffic/roundabouts.shtml 