Simply, why is there a camber on the road?

Question

Camber : A slightly arched surface, as of a road.

Answer 1

The road is convexed to allow water to runoff. Water pooling or puddling, causes vehicle Hydroplaning, a condition where a vehicle is no longer touching the road surface, and is "floating" on top of the water. Read this article for more information.
http://www.safewithin.com/autosafe/auto.hydro.cgi

Answer 2

well its not called camber it is called a crown and it is put on the road to drain water off the roads taveled surface to the edge and in to the ditches

Answer 3

So the rain runs off and dosen't flood the road surface

Answer 4

Drainage of water for one. This will help vehicles to avoid aqua-plaining.

There is also a camber around certain corners to aid in vehicles going around corners, certainly on motorways.

Answer 5

So the rain doesn't collect in puddles and drains away to the sides of the roads in the gutter!

Answer 6

So that rain water runs into the channels at the side of the road, there for reducing the risk of ponding and skidding/water planing.

Answer 7

when it is raining the water will roll down to the side away from the road surface

Answer 8

so that rain and melted snow will run off the road surface created a safer driving environment

Answer 9

They always lay the tarmac over the water, gas and electricity pipes the bulge is there as a result.
Roads are primarily there to protect our pipes, ask any workman.

Answer 10

To help prevent surface puddles.