If you miss your highway exit, what should you do?

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When you miss an exit, safety comes first: don’t stop or back up on the ramp or in the travel lanes. That kind of maneuver puts you and other drivers at serious risk because traffic is moving fast and you’re in a zone not designed for stopping or reversing. A detour through a parking lot or turning around on the highway shoulder also creates hazardous situations for pedestrians, other vehicles, and yourself, and in many places it’s illegal. The best course is to continue to the next exit and use a safe, legal turnaround to rejoin your route. As you approach the exit, signal, slow down gradually, and look for a safe space to turn around using the proper ramps or service roads.