Q #306 - Why are place names painted on the road surface?
The names of towns and cities may be painted on the road at busy junctions and complex road systems. Their purpose is to let you move into the correct lane in good time, allowing traffic to flow more freely.
| To restrict the flow of traffic | |
| To warn you of oncoming traffic | |
| To enable you to change lanes early | |
| To prevent you changing lanes |
