Education

One of the important issues facing a State considering the implementation of roundabouts is the need to provide adequate driver, cyclist, and pedestrian education. To clarify the following tips and instructions, user education should begin by using simple exhibits such as those in Chapter 1 to familiarize them with the basic physical features of a roundabout intersection. Users should also familiarize themselves with the instructions for all other modes so that they understand the expectations of each other. The following sections provide instructional material and model language for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians that can be adapted to drivers manuals. These have been adapted from similar rules of the road and drivers manuals used for roundabouts in the United Kingdom (9), Australia (10), and the State of Victoria, Australia (11).