Hand Signals

START ENGINES

With your right or left arm
extended, move your index
finger in a circular motion.

LEFT TURN

Raise your left arm
horizontal with your
elbow fully extended.

RIGHT TURN

Raise your left arm
horizontal with your
elbow bent 90 degrees
vertically.

HAZARD LEFT

Extend your left arm at
a 45 degree angle and
point towards the hazard.

HAZARD RIGHT A

Extend your right leg at a 45 degree downward angle to signal the hazard.

HAZARD RIGHT B

Extend your left arm upward
at a 45 degree angle with your
elbow bent to 90 degrees and
point towards the hazard over
your helmet.

SPEED UP

Raise your left arm up and down
with your index finger extended
upward.  This indicates the
leader wants to speed up.

SLOW DOWN

Extend your left arm at
a 45 degree angle and move
your hand up and down.

STOP

Extend your left arm at
a 45 degree angle with the
palm of your hand facing rearward.

SINGLE FILE

Position your left hand over
your helmet with your fingers
extended upward.  This indicates
the leader wants the group in a
single file formation. Usually this
is done for safety reasons.

STAGGERED
FORMATION

Extend your left arm upward
at a 45 degree angle with your
index and pinkie finger extended.
This indicate that it is safe to
return to staggered formation.

TIGHTEN UP

Raise your left arm and
repeatedly move up and down
in a pulling motion.  This
indicates the leader wants the
group to close ranks.

OTHER HAND SIGNALS

 

At all times, standard hand signals will be used for: changing the formation to a single row and back to double staggered, all turns, lane changes, slowing and stopping. Turn signal lights will also be used at all times.

 

· Left arm extended to the lower side and moving in a sweeping motion indicates come alongside or you lead.

 

· All Left Hand in a fist, arm extended moving up and down indicates a comfort stop is needed. signals will be relayed to the rear of the group to allow all riders to take appropriate precautionary measures and be aware of changes in speed and direction.

 

· Left arm held high with two fingers extended over head indicates the standard staggered formation.he Rear Road Captain will change lanes at the first safe opportunity, protecting the lane for the group, and allowing the Lead Road Captain to see that the lane is clear.

 

· Pointing at fuel tank indicates fuel is needed.

 

· Left arm hand up and bent at the elbow , moving from the shoulder back to starting position and continuing to move in this manner indicates pulling off the road.

 

· Left arm up and bent at the elbow, fingers opening and closing indicates blinkers were left
on.

PISSED OFF

Extend your left arm straight out
with your elbow bent 90 degrees.
Carefully extend your middle finger
to clearly demonstrate your
dissatisfaction with the other guy.
NOTE:  It is not recommended
you do this when you are alone.