If you miss your highway exit, what is the recommended course of action to continue your trip safely?

• A. Turn around immediately in the travel lane.
• B. Back up on the shoulder.
• C. Stop in the lane and back up.
• D. Go to the next exit and safely return to your destination; avoid sudden moves or backing up on highways.

Answer: (D)

When you miss a highway exit, the safest option is to continue to the next exit and then safely re-route to your destination. This avoids dangerous maneuvers in motorist-heavy traffic, such as turning around in the travel lane or backing up on a highway. Backing up on the shoulder or stopping in a lane creates real crash risks for you and others, and turning around in the travel lane is unpredictable with fast-moving vehicles nearby. By taking the next exit, slowing and signaling as needed, you can reorient, use a map or GPS to replan your route, and re-enter the highway safely from an off-ramp or a designated maneuever point.