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Horse riders ahead — South African Road Sign W356

Warns that horses with riders may be on or crossing the road ahead. Slow down, give horses a wide berth, avoid sudden noise such as hooting or revving, and pass slowly and patiently as horses can be easily startled.

Horse riders ahead road sign

W356

At a glance

Sign code
W356
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning sign indicating a section of road where horses and riders may be encountered.

What the Horse riders ahead sign means

Warns that horses with riders may be on or crossing the road ahead.

What you must do

Slow down, give horses a wide berth, avoid sudden noise such as hooting or revving, and pass slowly and patiently as horses can be easily startled.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Horse riders 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 W356 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 2026-09-03.

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