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Standard Hand
Signals
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These signals will not
cover every communication need, but they should fill in a lot of gaps.
Remember these signals must be seen to be understood. When the Road
Captain displays a signal it is up to everyone in the group to pass it
back to the riders behind them, this can be relayed by the rider or the
passenger.
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START ENGINES
With your right arm extended , move your index finger in a circular motion. |
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LEFT
TURN |
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RIGHT TURN Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow bent 90 degrees vertically. |
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HAZARD LEFT Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard. |
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HAZARD RIGHT Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your elbow bent to 90 degrees and point towards the hazard over your head. |
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SPEED UP Raise your left arm up and down with your index finger extended upward. This indicates the leader wants to speed up. |
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SLOW DOWN Extend your arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and down. |
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STOP Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle with the palm of your hand facing rearward. |
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SINGLE FILE Position your left hand over your head with your index finger extended upward. |
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STAGGERED FORMATION Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your index and pinkie fingers extended. |
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These are some of the
most commonly used signals we use on a group ride. The Road Captain in
charge of the ride will brief the group on all the hand signals prior to
leaving. Please plan to be at the designated starting location early with
a full tank of gas so we can all be briefed together.
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Courtesy by Ann Arbor Hog Chapter 2171