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

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When you miss a highway exit, do not try to back up or stop on the ramp. Backing up on a highway is dangerous and often illegal because other drivers are moving at high speeds and won’t expect a reversal. The safest option is to continue to the next exit and, if allowed and safe, turn around there later. Exiting at the next ramp keeps you out of the flow of fast-moving traffic and reduces risk. Once off the highway, look for a legal turnaround at an intersection or a designated turnaround area, only if signs indicate it’s permitted. Avoid stopping on the ramp or reversing into traffic, as that creates a serious hazard for you and others.