Question 288 · Car theory test
What should a driver do if they drive past their intended exit by mistake?
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Correct answer
Drive on and leave at the next exit.
Official explanation
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 in the opposite direction.
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- Manoeuvres, turning & overtaking
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- This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.
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