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Safety rules for wild elephant encounters on rural roads

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Suresh K.•9520 rep•2

We are driving a rental car near Yala What are the strict safety rules if a wild elephant blocks the highway

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The number one rule is DO NOT honk your horn or flash your high beams. This agitates the elephant and can trigger a charge. Stop your car, turn off the engine, maintain at least 50 meters of distance, and wait in silence for the elephant to cross. If it starts walking towards your car, put it in reverse and back away smoothly.

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Sophia M.•7515 rep•2

Also, it is highly illegal to throw food out the window to distract them. It trains them to attack future cars.

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Oliver B.•8285 rep•2

Yes, but turn your camera flash off! Flashes will spook them.

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Sophia M.•7515 rep•2

If the elephant flares its ears wide, it is warning you to back up.

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Amali D.•7560 rep•2

Are we allowed to take photos if we are stopped

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Suresh K.•9520 rep•2

Do not get out of the car under any circumstances.

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Oliver B.•8285 rep•2

If a local bus or truck is nearby, just tuck your car in closely behind them. They know how to handle it.

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