In the United States.
2006-09-23 13:49:36 · 12 answers · asked by Evey 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
And if they put them on the left, you would not be able to see them where there is no median because oncoming traffic would be hiding them.
2006-09-23 13:58:03 · answer #1 · answered by St N 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, lets see...let me give you a typical case scenario...you are on a four lane road, two going one way, the other two going the other...you are in the far right lane in medium traffic. Now the sign you need to see will get you to your destination...okay, now will you be able to see that sign on the left clearly as you sped by...35 maybe 50mph? A good solution was that it is over - head now all signs...you'll drive underneath it.
2006-09-25 02:15:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because too many drivers cross the line (pun intended) -- posting signs there is a hazard to everyone -- see how many signs get run over when they're in those little islands?
2006-09-23 21:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by joyann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't see across the width of the car to see a sign? Can't put a sign in the middle of the road, now can ya?
Don't tell me it's different in Britain.
2006-09-23 20:57:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the driver is in the right lane of the highway. Therefore that sign should be in the right lane
2006-09-23 21:00:31 · answer #5 · answered by weldergooroo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Want to change those signs? Get a position in DOT.
Your run around trying to read signs in TEXAS, you'll get run over very quickly.
2006-09-24 09:00:47 · answer #6 · answered by tom_casper_2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's more space for signs on the right hand side and it would be safer for the people who have to work on them.
2006-09-23 23:34:24 · answer #7 · answered by MK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be to keep the median open in case it was needed for emergency vehicles to get through.
2006-09-23 20:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by Tired Old Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they can't put the signs in the middle of the road. :)
2006-09-23 20:52:29 · answer #9 · answered by Carrie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be hard to read if it were on the left, esp. on divided highways.
2006-09-23 21:35:35 · answer #10 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋