If you miss your exit on an autoroute you must:

Question: If you miss your exit on an autoroute you must:

Answer options:

• Reverse on the shoulder ✅ Continue to the next exit
• Make a U-turn through the median
• Stop and wait for help

Correct answer: Continue to the next exit

Explanation: Continuing to the next exit is the only safe and legal action because the Québec Highway Safety Code strictly prohibits reversing, stopping unnecessarily, or making U-turns on an autoroute. Doing otherwise creates an extreme risk of high-speed collisions. Reversing on the shoulder, initiating a illegal U-turn through a median, or stopping to wait for help are highly dangerous maneuvers, as the shoulder and lanes must remain clear of stationary or reversing vehicles except in true emergencies. For the SAAQ exam, remember that maintaining highway traffic flow is a priority, and navigation errors must always be corrected legally and safely at the next available exit.