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

Explanation

If you miss your exit on a freeway, the safe and legal thing to do is continue to the next exit. Do not stop, back up, or try to swerve across multiple lanes at the last second to catch the exit – those actions are extremely dangerous and illegal on a highway. Missing an exit can be inconvenient, but trying to correct it mid-stream (by reversing on the shoulder or crossing a divider) can cause serious accidents. Instead, keep driving to the next available exit. Once you exit, you can find a way to turn around (maybe using the overpass or road at that exit) and get back on the freeway in the opposite direction or otherwise navigate back to where you need to go. Modern GPS can often recalculate quickly and guide you to your destination from the next exit. It might add a few minutes to your trip, but that’s far better than risking a crash. Many accidents have been caused by drivers who, realizing last second they were about to miss their exit, cut across lanes or stopped abruptly. Also note: on some highways, exits can be many miles apart; even so, you must wait for the next one. If you’re extremely far off course, you could also pull off at the next exit and consult a map or GPS in a safe place. Never stop in the travel lanes of a freeway to try to backtrack. In summary: if you miss your exit, keep calm and take the next one – then safely figure out how to get back on track.