Trams ahead — South African Road Sign W362

Warns that trams operate or cross the road ahead. Watch for trams, slow down and be ready to give way; do not block tram lines.

Trams ahead road sign

W362

At a glance

Sign code
W362
Type
Warning
Official meaning
Warning of the presence of trams ahead.

What the Trams ahead sign means

Warns that trams operate or cross the road ahead.

What you must do

Watch for trams, slow down and be ready to give way; do not block tram lines.

Know the mistake this sign turns on

Full access adds the confusion Trams 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 W362 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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