Hand Signals

Hand signals are necessary to formation riding. They are used for safety and they help to create a good club image. Below are listed the standard hand signals most commonly used.

Other Hand Signals :

Pointing to your gas tank means you have switched to your reserve. Blow horn to alert Road Captain.

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

	Start up Right hand up twisting index finger in a circle.
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.
	Slow Down Left arm out at 45 degree angle
Speed Up Left arm out hand extended lifting it up and down. (like give me the money)
	Road Hazard Left Pointing downward at a 45 degree angle with your left arm. This is to warn fellow riders of pot holes and debris in the road.
Road Hazard Right Pointing downward with your right foot. This is to warn fellow riders of pot holes and debris in the road.
	Staggered Riding Hand straight up with two fingers extended. Staggered riding it used on open roads and where there are a lot of turns. This style allows the rider some leeway for drifting.
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