What is the meaning of this traffic symbol?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Vehicles are moving in a roundabout
Explanation:
• This symbol represents a roundabout (also known as a rotary), which is a type of circular intersection where traffic flows in one direction around a central island.
• In India, traffic moves in a clockwise direction within a roundabout, and drivers entering the circle must give way to traffic already inside.
• The triangle shape indicates it is a Cautionary/Warning Sign, alerting drivers to the upcoming intersection.
• The arrows in the symbol indicate the circular movement required for vehicles navigating the junction.
• It helps in reducing the severity of accidents and manages traffic flow more effectively than traditional four-way intersections.
Information Booster:
• According to the Motor Vehicles Act in India, mandatory signs are generally circular, while cautionary signs (like this one) are triangular with a red border.
• Roundabouts are designed to eliminate right-angle and head-on crashes, making them safer for both motorists and pedestrians.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Circular road (Option a)
• While the physical road is circular, the official traffic term used for this specific road signage is a "Roundabout."
• "Circular road" is more descriptive of the geometry than the traffic rule itself.
(b) Road ahead closed (Option b)
• This is typically represented by a rectangular sign with text or a red circular sign with a horizontal white bar (No Entry).
(d) Give way to vehicles from the right (Option d)
• This is the operational rule followed at a roundabout, but it is not the name or the direct meaning of the symbol itself.
• A standard "Give Way" sign is an inverted triangle.