Hand Signals
Stop - Left
hand extended downward and palm facing backward.
Right Turn - Left arm upright and hand extended.
Left Turn - Left arm extended straight out and
hand extended.
Turnaround Signal - Left arm extended upright
with hand rotating in a circular motion.
Single File Riding - Arm extended over head
with index finger pointed up means single file riding,
used for narrow, winding roads, road obstructions
and hazards.
Close Up Formation - Left arm moved in an up
and down Motion (pumping) with fist closed. This
action means tighten up or close riding formation,
catch up and stay close. The road Captain will
use this signal to execute a group maneuver.
Road Hazard -
Pointing downward is to warn
fellow riders of pot holes and debris in the road
Staggered Riding - Hand straight up with four
fingers extended waving side to side. Staggered riding
it used
on open roads and where there are a lot of turns. This
style allows the rider some leeway for drifting
V Signal - Two fingers indicate dual riding
style or two abreast where permitted.
Start Them Up - Rotate your fingers
Smoky Alert (police or emergency vehicle)- Tap the top of helmet several times