If you miss your highway exit, what is the recommended action?

• A. Stop on the roadway and back up.
• B. Do not stop on the roadway; continue to the next exit and safely turn around when possible.
• C. Turn around immediately in the median.
• D. Exit at the next exit and reverse onto the ramp.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is safety when you miss an exit on a highway. The safest option is to keep moving to the next exit and use that exit to turn around or re-enter in the correct direction. Stopping on the roadway or backing up is dangerous because vehicles come at high speeds and may not have time to react. Turning around in the median or reversing onto the ramp is also hazardous and typically illegal on freeways. By proceeding to the next exit, you stay with the flow of traffic, have better space and visibility to plan a safe re-entry, and avoid creating a sudden obstacle for others. If there isn’t a safe way to turn around at the next exit, continue to a subsequent exit and handle the situation there with care.