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Hand Signals

Hand signals are necessary to formation riding.  They are used for safety and they help to create a good Chapter image.  Below are listed the standard hand signals as adopted by our Chapter.

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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 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 arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards 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 indicates that it is safe to return to a 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:

Pointing to your gas tank means you have switched to your reserve or your "low fuel" indicator is on.  Blow horn to alert Road Captain.

Waving the hand back and forth with an arm extended to the side means "come up to me" or "pass me".

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