What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

When approaching a roundabout, the correct action is to yield and prepare to enter safely. This is essential because roundabouts are designed to facilitate a smooth flow of traffic by allowing vehicles already in the roundabout to have the right-of-way. Yielding ensures that you give priority to circulating traffic, which helps prevent collisions and enhances safety for all road users.

Entering a roundabout safely requires patience and observation. By yielding, you assess the traffic conditions and wait for a gap in the flow of vehicles before proceeding. This makes entering the roundabout more organized and efficient, reducing the risk of accidents that can occur from entering without proper caution.

The other choices do not promote safe driving practices. Accelerating quickly can lead to dangerous situations as you might encounter vehicles that already have the right-of-way. Ignoring other vehicles is unsafe and can result in a collision, while coming to a complete stop may not be necessary if traffic allows for a safe entry. Yielding maintains the flow of traffic and ensures a safer roundabout experience.