Practice question

What should you do if you miss your exit on the freeway?

  1. Stop and reverse back to the exit
  2. Make a U-turn at the earliest opportunity
  3. Continue to the next exit and then turn around
  4. Signal and pull over immediately

Answer: C — Continue to the next exit and then turn around

If you miss your exit on the freeway, the safest response is to continue to the next exit and then find a way to turn around. This approach minimizes the risk of an accident or creating a hazardous situation for yourself and other drivers. Stopping on the freeway or attempting to reverse could lead to collisions, as other vehicles are traveling at high speeds. Making a U-turn on a freeway is illegal and dangerous because it exposes you to traffic coming from behind. Similarly, signaling and pulling over immediately won't resolve the situation and can also lead to dangerous conditions if done on a busy highway. By proceeding to the next exit, you allow yourself to safely reroute without endangering yourself or others on the road.

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