Hippo: what it means

What it means

Hippos may be present on the road ahead.

What you must do

Look out for hippos ahead and be prepared to slow down or stop.

Where you see it

On any road, especially in wildlife sanctuaries and at rivers.

Remember

Hippos: wildlife sanctuaries and rivers. Be prepared to slow down or stop.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   

   Which ONE of the following is NOT a place where the Hippo warning sign (W359) is especially used?

   • A Rivers
   • B Mountainous areas
   • C Wildlife sanctuaries
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   Answer: B: Mountainous areas

   The Hippo sign is used mostly in wildlife sanctuaries and at rivers, not in mountain areas.

2. Question 2

   

   What does the warning sign shown indicate to the driver?

   • A The possibility of the road ahead being flooded by a river
   • B The possibility of hippos being present on the road ahead
   • C A wildlife sanctuary in which hooting is prohibited
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   Answer: B: The possibility of hippos being present on the road ahead

   The Hippo sign warns that hippos may be on the road ahead.

3. Question 3

   

   You are driving on a road beside a river and pass the Hippo warning sign (W359). For what does the sign require you to be prepared?

   • A Be prepared to accelerate past the river
   • B Be prepared to turn back and use another road
   • C Be prepared to slow down or stop
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   Answer: C: Be prepared to slow down or stop

   You must look out for hippos ahead and be ready to slow down or stop.