If you miss your freeway exit, what is the recommended course of action?

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If you miss your freeway exit, what is the recommended course of action?

If you miss a freeway exit, the safest and most appropriate move is to keep going to the next exit and re-enter the freeway from a safe ramp. Stopping on the shoulder to back up is dangerous and often illegal, and turning around on the freeway isn’t allowed and can lead to serious crashes. By continuing to the next exit, you stay out of the flow of traffic, give yourself a clear, legal way to adjust your route, and then re-enter the freeway through a properly designed entrance ramp. This approach minimizes risk for you and other drivers while you correct your course.

If you miss a freeway exit, the safest and most appropriate move is to keep going to the next exit and re-enter the freeway from a safe ramp. Stopping on the shoulder to back up is dangerous and often illegal, and turning around on the freeway isn’t allowed and can lead to serious crashes. By continuing to the next exit, you stay out of the flow of traffic, give yourself a clear, legal way to adjust your route, and then re-enter the freeway through a properly designed entrance ramp. This approach minimizes risk for you and other drivers while you correct your course.

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