Which of these statements is true of roundabouts?

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Roundabouts are less safe than intersections with traffic signals.
Roundabouts are less safe than intersections with traffic signals.

Roundabouts are more dangerous for pedestrians.
Roundabouts are more dangerous for pedestrians.

Roundabouts increase the capacity of busy roadways.
Roundabouts increase the capacity of busy roadways.

All traffic in roundabouts moves clockwise.

Answer 1

The true statement about roundabouts is:

Roundabouts increase the capacity of busy roadways.

Roundabouts are generally designed to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion compared to traditional intersections, which can increase their capacity. While they do vary in safety and impact on pedestrians, they are often considered safer overall, and traffic in many countries moves counterclockwise in roundabouts.