![]() Essentially, a mini-circle is much like a 4-way stop. The first, and more common one is a mini-circle, which looks like this:Ī mini-circle is identified by broken yield lines at the approach, and a small island hump in the middle of the intersection which the driver must go around and not drive over. Secondly, each has a different set of rules when it comes to who goes first and how. Sadly, circles often cause accidents as many drivers apply their own interpretation to the rules of the road.įirstly, you should know that there are, in fact, 2 different types of circles used on South African roads to direct traffic flow. ![]() Traffic circles are intended to calm traffic, reduce head-on or T-bone collisions and improve intersection capacity … if you drive by the rules. ![]() For some, it’s more a web of confusion than an instrument of convenience. They even have the uncanny ability to cause accidents at slow speeds. Traffic circles (aka roundabouts) have been known to cause headaches, steering-wheel abuse, swearing, and claims.
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