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Horses ahead — South African Road Sign W311

Warns that horses, possibly ridden or led, may be on or near the road ahead. Slow down, pass wide and slowly, and avoid sudden noise or movement that could startle a horse.

Horses ahead road sign

W311

At a glance

Sign code
W311
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning of horses (farm animals) ahead.

What the Horses ahead sign means

Warns that horses, possibly ridden or led, may be on or near the road ahead.

What you must do

Slow down, pass wide and slowly, and avoid sudden noise or movement that could startle a horse.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Horses ahead is most often mistaken for and the hint for the test, on this sign and every other one — plus practice questions and timed mock papers. The practice sample and the readiness test are free.

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Sources

  • Road Traffic Signs chart, National Department of TransportThe official chart. Sign W311 was checked against it, artwork and meaning, before being published here.
  • National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 — Schedule 1Where the prescribed meaning of each road traffic sign is set out.

Last updated 2026-08-23.

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