Safety rules for wild elephant encounters on rural roads

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

Sophia M. · Accepted Answer

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.

Oliver B. · Answer

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

Sophia M. · Answer

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

Amali D. · Answer

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

Suresh K. · Answer

Are we allowed to take photos if we are stopped

Oliver B. · Answer

Do not get out of the car under any circumstances.

Safety rules for wild elephant encounters on rural roads

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