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| Motorcycle hand signals are important for all riders to know and understand but especially when riding in a group. (When riding in a group the signals should be relayed back through the group.)
Thanks to the Ann Arbor H.O.G. Chapter for the graphics. | 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 fully 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 Extend your right leg at a 45 degree downward angle to signal the hazard. |  | 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 indicate that it is safe to return to 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. |  |  | TICKED OFF Extend your left arm straight out with your elbow bent 90 degrees. Carefully extend your middle finger to clearly demonstrate your dissatisfaction with the other guy. NOTE: It is not recommended you do this when you are alone. |
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