At an Interstate exit, you are not sure of your route. You see the empty triangle of pavement between the through lane and the exit ramp. What is the main danger if you stop there to check your map?

Correct answer: A driver who missed the exit can cut across the gore and hit your car.

Why

The gore is the triangular area between the through lane and the exit ramp. Drivers who decide at the last moment to exit, or who miss the exit, sometimes cross it at high speed. If you are not sure of your route, continue to the next exit or a rest area and check your map there. Stop on an Interstate shoulder only for a disabled vehicle or an emergency.

Verified against West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook · Stopping on an Interstate · p. 69