When driving on a motorway; what should a driver do if they miss their exit?
- A Leave the motorway at the next exit and cross to the other side using the fly-over (or underpass).
- B Wait on the hard shoulder until a suitable gap appears in traffic from both directions and then cross to the opposite side of the motorway.
- C Stop on the hard shoulder; switch on their hazard lights and reverse back to the desired exit.
- D Cross to the opposite side of the motorway when there is a suitable gap in the oncoming traffic.
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Correct answer: Leave the motorway at the next exit and cross to the other side using the fly-over (or underpass)..
If a driver misses their intended exit when driving on a motorway; they should proceed to the next junction exit where they can leave the motorway and then rejoin it on the opposite side of the motorway.
If a driver misses their intended exit when driving on a motorway; they should proceed to the next junction exit where they can leave the motorway and then rejoin it on the opposite side of the motorway.