Group Riding, Hand Signals
These
signals do not cover every situation,
but they will cover the most common.
When
the Lead Road Captain displays a signal,
it is up to everyone in the group to pass it back to the riders behind
them.
CAUTION:
At
70 mph the wind forces can be significant!
ALSO,
DO NOT sacrifice control to give or pass
a signal!
START YOUR ENGINES:
With your right arm extended, move your index finger in a circular motion.
STOP:
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle with the palm of your hand facing rearward.
LEFT TURN:
Raise
your left arm to a horizontal position with your elbow fully extended.
RIGHT TURN:
Raise
your left arm to a horizontal position with your elbow bent 90 degrees
vertically.
HAZARD LEFT:
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.
Or, you can point
with your foot as in the next example.
HAZARD RIGHT:
CAREFULLY,
extend your right foot to point towards the hazard.
Do not
kick the hazard!
SINGLE FILE:
Position
your left hand over your head with your index finger extended upward.
STAGGERED
FORMATION:
Extend
your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your index and pinkie
fingers extended.
SLOW DOWN:
Extend
your left arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and down.
