If you are in the wrong lane for an exit and cannot safely change lanes, what should you do?

• A. Continue to the next exit and adjust
• B. Back up in traffic
• C. Stop in the roadway
• D. Drive on ahead until you can get in the proper lane, then take the next exit or turn

Answer: (D)

If you find yourself in the wrong exit lane and you can’t safely change lanes, the safest move is to keep going to the next exit and reposition there. Stopping in the roadway or backing up in traffic creates a high risk of a crash and is typically illegal, while trying to urgently weave into the correct lane can be dangerous. By continuing to the next exit, you reduce the chance of a collision and then you can re-enter in the proper lane at a safer, clearly marked point and take the intended exit or turn.