- Has provided revenue to the government through taxes and licenses.
- Has made travelling to be faster.
- Has led to the growth of towns/urbanization.
- Has led to faster delivery of goods hence promoting trade.
- Has provided employment opportunities to many people.
- The sale of motor vehicles earns the country’s foreign exchange.
- It has promoted social interaction
- Has promoted trade through faster movement of goods and people.
- Has facilitated mineral exploitation.
- Has enhanced agricultural production.
- Roads have opened up the interior parts of the country.
- It has provided entertainment e.g. in motor sport.