India, Aug. 11 -- Every time we leave our homes, we encounter various things on the roads that we notice but rarely question. For example, you might have driven over a speed breaker multiple times or walked past it, but have you ever wondered why they are painted black and yellow?

Speed breakers or speed bumps in your society or on the roads near your house are painted black or yellow and black, and there is a reason behind it. In some instances, white stripes are painted on the asphalt to create a contrast. Roads in some countries are clearly more dangerous than in others. According to a BBC report, India accounts for 10% of all road fatalities. Therefore, speed breakers are there to reduce speed and maintain efficient traffic flow by r...