Warning sign · W332
Speed hump sign (W332)
A speed hump lies ahead.
What does the speed hump sign mean?
A speed hump lies ahead.
What should you do?
Reduce speed before reaching the hump.
| Sign code | W332 |
|---|---|
| Sign group | Warning signs |
| Applies to | All learner codes (1, 2 and 3) |
| Test section | Road signs and markings |
How to recognise the speed hump sign
A triangle showing a hump across the road.
Where you will see it
On any road with speed humps, often in urban areas.
What to do when you see it, step by step
- Slow down so you can cross without damage or losing control, and release the brake as you cross.
The common mistake
Humps can be hard to see in the dark or in bad weather, so expect them after the sign.
Why this sign matters
Speed humps slow traffic where people may be about. The warning tells you in time so you cross at a speed that does not damage the vehicle.
About warning signs
Warning signs tell you about a hazard ahead so you can slow down and prepare. They are red-bordered triangles. The K53 learner's test asks you to recognise signs like the speed hump sign (W332) and choose the correct response, so learn both the picture and the action.
How to answer a test question about this sign
- Look at the shape and colour first. They tell you the group: warning signs for this one.
- Recall what the sign asks of you: reduce speed before reaching the hump.
- Remove the options that describe a different group of sign, then choose the response that matches the action.
Want the full explanation? Read the chapter Warning signs and temporary road controls.
Signs it is often confused with
Learners mix up signs that look or sound similar. Compare the speed hump sign with these:
Crossroad ahead (W101)A triangle with a plain cross showing a road crossing yours.
T-junction ahead (W104)A triangle showing your road ending against a road that runs across it.
Skewed T-junction (W105)A triangle showing a T-junction whose cross-road meets yours at an angle (one of a left/right pair).Test yourself: Speed hump sign questions
1 What does this sign mean?
- A side road joins ahead as shown.
- Traffic may travel only in the direction shown by the arrow.
- A speed hump lies ahead.
Show the answer
Answer C: A speed hump lies ahead.
Reduce speed before reaching the hump.
Memory tip: W332 · Speed hump
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2 Which response fits this sign?
- Use this roadway only in the indicated direction.
- Watch for vehicles entering or leaving the side road.
- Reduce speed before reaching the hump.
Show the answer
Answer C: Reduce speed before reaching the hump.
Speed hump: A speed hump lies ahead.
Memory tip: Reduce speed before reaching the hump.
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Speed hump sign: quick questions
What does the speed hump sign (W332) mean?
A speed hump lies ahead.
What should you do at the speed hump sign?
Slow down so you can cross without damage or losing control, and release the brake as you cross.
Where will you see the speed hump sign?
On any road with speed humps, often in urban areas.
What is the common mistake with the speed hump sign?
Humps can be hard to see in the dark or in bad weather, so expect them after the sign.
Sign artwork: Southern African Development Community (SADC), public domain. AceK53 is an independent study aid. Always confirm test requirements with your driving licence testing centre.