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Turns and lanesQuestion 78 of 229

Which way does traffic travel around a roundabout?

  1. Counterclockwise
  2. Clockwise
  3. Either way, if the lane is clear
  4. Toward the nearest exit only
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Correct answer: Counterclockwise

All traffic moves in one direction around the central island. Do not stop or pass inside.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 7. Laws and Rules of the Road: Roundabouts, page 40

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026