Can roundabouts accommodate large vehicles such as fire engines, school buses and horse trailers?
A4: Roundabouts are designed specifically to accommodate large vehicles including fire trucks, school buses and trucks with horse trailers. As drivers approach the roundabout, they should stay close to the left side of the entry. As they pass through the roundabout, the vehicle trailer may pass over the special apron around the central island – the apron is designed specifically for this purpose. [back] Q5: What should I do when I’m in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle arrives? A5: If the roadway in the roundabout is wide enough, safely pull to the right and allow the emergency vehicle to pass. However, if there is time, it is generally better to drive out of the roundabout and pull over on the right side of the street. [back] Q6: How about riding a bicycle through a roundabout?? A6: A cyclist has a number of options at a roundabout, and the choice will depend on the cyclist’s degree of comfort riding in traffic. The speed of cars through a roundabout is typically 15 to 25 mph, si
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