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Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles in the circle?

A.No. Vehicles already in the circle have the right-of-way.

B.Yes, but only if they are entering the rotary from the
right lane.

C.Yes.

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Final answer:

Vehicles inside a traffic circle or rotary have the right-of-way over vehicles attempting to enter. Drivers must yield before entering the circle. A vehicle's lane position relative to a rabbit on a freeway doesn't determine the rabbit's ability to safely cross.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to whether a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary has right-of-way over vehicles in the circle is No. Vehicles that are already circulating within the traffic circle have the right-of-way. Drivers outside the circle must yield and only enter when it is safe to do so. The right-of-way rules help prevent collisions and ensure a smooth flow of traffic within the roundabout.

An important thing to consider for safety is that a rabbit crossing multiple lanes on a freeway is an unpredictable element. If a car is traveling in the furthermost lane from the rabbit, it does not guarantee that the rabbit can safely cross all 3 lanes of the freeway. Each lane presents a new set of risks and the presence of a vehicle in one lane does not affect the safety of crossing other lanes.

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