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Elephants ahead — South African Road Sign W357

Warns that elephants may be on or crossing the road ahead, typically in a game or wilderness area. Slow down, stay well back, never crowd or block an elephant, and be prepared to stop and wait until the animal has cleared the road.

Elephants ahead road sign

W357

At a glance

Sign code
W357
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning sign indicating a section of road where elephants may be encountered.

What the Elephants ahead sign means

Warns that elephants may be on or crossing the road ahead, typically in a game or wilderness area.

What you must do

Slow down, stay well back, never crowd or block an elephant, and be prepared to stop and wait until the animal has cleared the road.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Elephants 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 W357 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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