Why do streets not get a coat of sealant like parking lots do?

Question

Why do I see entire parking lots get a coat of sealant, but never really see streets or highways get a large coat of sealant?

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For example: [https://youtu.be/Lmd1r0P0GWE?t=192](https://youtu.be/Lmd1r0P0GWE?t=192)

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Answer 1

Well, they do. There’s a fog seal which is something you see on a parking lot. Various intermediate lifts up until you get a top lift, about 1″ of asphalt on top of an existing road.