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

When you miss your exit on the highway, the safest and most appropriate action is to continue to the next exit. This approach ensures you do not put yourself or others in danger by making sudden movements or illegal maneuvers. Highways are designed for vehicles to flow smoothly, and backtracking or making U-turns can lead to severe accidents, not to mention it is typically illegal and unsafe to back up on a highway.

Continuing to the next exit allows you to find a safe place to turn around and reorient yourself without risking the safety of yourself or other drivers. It also helps maintain the flow of traffic, which is a critical function of highways. Once you reach the next exit, you can navigate your way back to the desired route in a controlled manner. This practice reinforces safe driving behaviors and helps prevent potential accidents caused by abrupt changes in direction on busy roads.