{"id":4589,"date":"2022-03-29T09:58:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T22:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/?p=4589"},"modified":"2022-04-04T17:55:40","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T07:55:40","slug":"which-is-better-roundabouts-or-traffic-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/which-is-better-roundabouts-or-traffic-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is better: roundabouts or traffic lights?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At an intersection, roundabouts and traffic lights can have the same desired effect, but they have very different characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a city, there are far more traffic lights than there are roundabouts for one main reason: space. A four-entrance roundabout takes up more room than a similar four-way intersection. But when a new area is developed, what considerations are there when choosing roundabouts vs traffic lights?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of traffic lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traffic lights use less real estate &#8211; simply erect poles with lights on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traffic lights can be programmed to allow pedestrians across at specific phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traffic lights can be programmed to detect traffic flows and optimise who has priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traffic lights work well when there is a lot of traffic from one direction which would make a roundabout difficult to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traffic lights are better for complex intersections as the flow of traffic is not confusing to drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/crossroads-australia-595x415.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3035\" width=\"580\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/crossroads-australia-595x415.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/crossroads-australia-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/crossroads-australia-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/crossroads-australia.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Lots of different configurations on the entrances and exits mean a roundabout could be confusing at this intersection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traffic lights that have left filter lanes with give way signs are even more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/intersection-with-feeder-lane-595x266.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/intersection-with-feeder-lane-595x266.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/intersection-with-feeder-lane-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/intersection-with-feeder-lane-768x343.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/intersection-with-feeder-lane-1536x686.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/intersection-with-feeder-lane.jpg 1615w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><figcaption>This left turn allows traffic to bypass waiting at the lights, as long as it&#8217;s clear from the right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traffic lights are more efficient in heavy traffic as vehicles can get up-to-speed, being assured a clear run through the intersection, rather than shuffling slowly one-by-one up to a roundabout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traffic lights are better where sight lines are disrupted by buildings in highly urbanised areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages of traffic lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintenance on the lights can be disruptive, and their continued operation relies on continued power and no computer failure; there&#8217;s a cost associated with keeping the lights working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/miri\/research\/reports\/muarc073.html\">Red light runners<\/a> cause dangerous situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In low traffic situations, vehicles are often left waiting at a red light, burning fuel while idling, when they could have continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of roundabouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roundabouts are good for simple intersections where it makes it safer for road users on a side road to enter the traffic flow (particularly turning right out of a side road)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Better traffic flow in light single-lane traffic on residential streets can be achieved with a roundabout or series of roundabouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-2-595x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-2-595x179.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-2-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-2-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-2.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><figcaption>A series of roundabouts along a residential street in Sydney. Garden maintenance would be required on these roundabouts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roundabouts with a free left turn are more efficient than a regular roundabout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-3-595x403.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-3-595x403.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-3-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-3-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-3.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><figcaption>The free left turn from Throsby Dr to Princes Highway keeps traffic moving<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small roundabouts and mini-roundabouts are cheaper in the long term than traffic lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roundabouts are cheaper when there is only one lane approaching from each direction. With traffic lights, there&#8217;s often a requirement to make the primary entrances and exits two lanes, which increases the road&#8217;s real estate requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vehicle-only crashes at roundabouts tend to be very low-speed, and therefore low casualty rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages of roundabouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roundabouts take up more space, especially on faster roads where larger turning radii are required to make it safer for heavy vehicles in terms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/course\/rollover-prevention\/\">rollover prevention<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-1-595x239.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-1-595x239.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-1-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-1-768x309.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.driverknowledgetests.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roundabout-sydney-1.jpg 947w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><figcaption>Compare the roundabout on the left to the crossroads on the right in terms of real estate used<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roundabouts are more expensive to construct because they take more raw materials (surface materials, and materials for the central reservation in the case of large roundabouts), and considerations for drainage. A large roundabout with grass and plants needs regular maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people don&#8217;t know how to signal which causes confusion. Many people indicate right when they intend to go straight on, which is dangerous for those entering the roundabout to their left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people don&#8217;t understand lane discipline on roundabouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large roundabouts sometimes need more street lights than an equivalent intersection, negating the saving on power through not having traffic lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roundabouts are more difficult for cyclists and pedestrians (no pedestrian crossings). Injury rates for cyclist crashes at roundabouts are higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roundabouts are less efficient than traffic lights in heavy traffic due to traffic stacking up down the road and making slow progress entering the roundabout<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vehicles can back up around the roundabout in heavy traffic, blocking entry for other vehicles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On high-speed roads, the lack of lights doesn&#8217;t draw a driver&#8217;s attention to the fact they need to slow down to negotiate the roundabout, leading to late braking and some accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traffic lights + roundabouts? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some places around the world (it&#8217;s very common in the UK), there are traffic lights controlling the flow onto a roundabout during certain times. 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