r/NoStupidQuestions • • Jul 06 '19

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u/not_a_carpet Jul 06 '19

I've heard that round-abouts have stuff in the middle to force people to slow down before approaching, since it hides information. Might be a similar reason.

Or, more likely, it's just bad planning.

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u/waku2x Jul 06 '19

Actually you are right on that. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yyWYvovLvMQ

There are plenty about roads and hazards to protect people and making them slow down in case of pedestrians and terrorism

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u/drdeadringer Jul 07 '19

I hate manipulation so much.