There is on evidence from research to suggest that a fire exit sign ill necessarily encourage people to head towards it in the event a fire, unless the route is already familiar. Occupants may choose to ignore specific fire exit routes and choose familiar routes. It is quite likely that people would often be more inclined to move to a familiar exit which is further away than an unfamiliar exit nearby. Therefore it is vital that where possible people who may need to use an exit in the event of an emergency are familiar whit it.