A roundabout warning means a circular intersection is ahead. Entering traffic yields to traffic already in the circle and then travels counterclockwise.
What to do
Counterclockwise, after yielding to traffic already in the circle.
Practice question
The answer stays closed until you open it.
This yellow diamond warns of a circular intersection ahead. Once you enter, how must you travel?
Clockwise, yielding only when you exit.
Counterclockwise, after yielding to traffic already in the circle.
Straight across the center island.
In either direction if the circle has two lanes.
Show the answer
Answer: Counterclockwise, after yielding to traffic already in the circle.
A roundabout warning means a circular intersection is ahead. Entering traffic yields to traffic already in the circle and then travels counterclockwise.
What does the Roundabout ahead sign mean?
A roundabout warning means a circular intersection is ahead. Entering traffic yields to traffic already in the circle and then travels counterclockwise. This is study wording cited to VA Driver's Manual (Apr 2026) §2 Warning Signs. It is not a verbatim quotation from the manual.
