How to turn left on a roundabout: analysis of popular topics and driving skills on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, discussions about left turns at roundabouts have become a hot topic on social platforms and transportation forums. This article combines the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the rules, common misunderstandings and practical tips for turning left around the island, and presents relevant content in structured data.
1. Top 5 popular traffic topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Left turn rules around the island | 48.7 | Zhihu/Douyin |
| 2 | Things to note for newbies on the road | 35.2 | Xiaohongshu/Station B |
| 3 | ETC deduction abnormality | 28.9 | Weibo/Car Friends Forum |
| 4 | Autonomous driving accident cases | 22.4 | Headlines/Hupu |
| 5 | Actual measurement of new energy vehicle battery life | 18.6 | Understand Car Emperor/Kuaishou |
2. Analysis of core rules for left turns on roundabouts
According to Article 44 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, vehicles should follow the following principles when entering a roundabout:
| Operation stage | Correct approach | Error demonstration |
|---|---|---|
| Before entering the roundabout | Turn on the left turn signal in advance | Cut in directly without turning on the lights |
| While driving | Drive in the inside lane | Frequent lane changes |
| Getting ready to leave the roundabout | Switch to the outside lane in advance | suddenly penetrated horizontally |
3. Answers to frequent questions from netizens
1.Why do you need to turn on the right turn signal when turning left on a roundabout?
In fact this is a common misunderstanding. The correct operation is:
- Turn on the left light when entering (indicates intention to turn left)
- Turn on the right light when exiting the roundabout (to indicate the exit direction)
2.How to choose lanes on a multi-lane roundabout?
Refer to the following data:
| Number of lanes around the island | Recommended lane for left turn | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| dual carriageway | inside lane | Continuous lane changes are prohibited |
| three lanes | middle lane | Observe the exit location in advance |
4. Practical skills and latest cases
According to statistics from a certain navigation platform (data from November 2023):
| city | Roundabout accident rate | Main types of accidents |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 12.7% | Changing lanes and scratching |
| Guangzhou | 9.3% | Failure to yield to vehicles on the inside |
| Chengdu | 7.8% | Traffic light misunderstanding |
5. Expert advice
1. Keep the vehicle speed below 30km/h
2. Start observing the signs 200 meters in advance
3. Follow the "come in and give way" principle (entering vehicles give way to vehicles already on the inside)
4. It is recommended to use navigation aids in complex roundabouts
By systematically learning the island circling rules and combining it with actual combat experience, drivers can effectively avoid more than 90% of island circling accidents. Recently, traffic police departments in various places have also strengthened law enforcement inspections in roundabout areas, and it is recommended that car owners update their traffic knowledge in a timely manner.
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