Below is a link to a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Group riding video. It's a great resource for riders to review/refresh group riding procedures:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erpkyD7SMfw
| Hand Signals |
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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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| Group Riding Classes |
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If you are a new rider or just want to brush up on your group riding skills the group riding class is for you.
It only takes a couple hours to complete (one hour classroom - one hour riding) and you receive a FREE patch showing you have passed the group riding class.
If you have an interest in this class in please email Fred Ast @ safety@powderkeghog.com or express your interest to Fred in person at a HOG membership meeting.
Currnet planed classes are;
Thursday 8/16/12 See Message Board for Details and to RSVP
Fred
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Page Last Updated: Apr 22, 2010 (14:52:00)
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