Turns and lanesQuestion 235 of 312

In which direction do vehicles travel in a roundabout?

  1. Clockwise
  2. Either way, if the road is clear
  3. Counterclockwise
  4. Toward the centre first, then left
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Correct answer: Counterclockwise

All traffic goes around the central island in the same direction, to the right of the island.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 4: Roundabouts: Single-lane roundabouts, page 109

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026