What should you do if you miss your exit while driving on a highway?

• A. Back up in the lane you just traveled.
• B. Turn around at the next median.
• C. Do not back up; continue to the next exit or safely exit.
• D. Stop and reverse.

Answer: (C)

Missing an exit on a highway requires avoiding any attempt to back up or turn around in the traffic lanes. The safe, legal move is to continue to the next exit or safely exit the highway. Backing up or trying to reverse on a highway is dangerous because speeds are high, and other drivers aren’t expecting a vehicle moving in reverse, leaving little room to avoid a crash. Turning around in a median or pulling onto the shoulder to reverse is often illegal and can put you in a position where you’re blocking traffic or colliding with vehicles. The next exit is designed for a safe, controlled exit, so continue forward, signal as you approach the exit, and leave the highway there.