When exiting a roadway, what signaling behavior is correct?

• A. Do not signal at any exit.
• B. Signal when exiting.
• C. Turn to the left to exit.
• D. Speed up and exit without signaling.

Answer: (B)

signaling when you’re exiting a roadway is about telling other drivers what you plan to do next. As you approach an exit, turn on your turn signal to show you intend to leave the current road and enter the exit ramp. This warning helps drivers behind you slow down, adjust their own lane positions, and avoid surprises that could lead to collisions. It’s a basic safety rule: use your signals to communicate every time you plan to turn or change lanes, including when you’re exiting.

Choosing not to signal makes your movements unpredictable and increases crash risk because others won’t know you’re leaving the road. Exiting by turning left isn’t the standard method for most exits and can require crossing lanes in ways that aren’t safe or legal. Exiting without signaling by speeding up and pulling off can catch other drivers off guard and is dangerous and illegal. So signaling while exiting is the correct, safest practice.