MOTORCYCLE HAND SIGNALS
HAND SIGNALS
Are the primary form of communication when on a run. Therefore it is important to learn and know your signals in order to know what's going on around and ahead of you. It can be easy to zone out and follow suit with the guy in front of you but staying alert and aware can mean the difference between life and death for you or the people in your riding group. Here are some of the most common signals that you will see out on the round. Keep in mind these signals may vary from club to club and region to region. Learn them. Know them. Use them!
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ROAD HAZARD
An indicator that there is a object ahead in the road on the same side as the signal is being given. Usually debris, potholes and roadkill.
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SINGLE FILE
This is telling the rest of the group to go into a single file formation and line up behind the bike ahead of you. Usually to pass a vehicle or pedestrian on the side of the road.
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double upReturn to double file formation. Either side by side (suicide style) or (staggered formation) where you are offset from the rider ahead and behind you giving you a full lane to maneuver.
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left turn
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right turn
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slow down
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Telling the group you are about to make a left hand turn.
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Telling the group you are about to make a right hand turn.
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An indication that the group is about to slow down. These signals may be followed by a need for quick braking. Be aware!
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speed up
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follow
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fuel
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The rider in front of you may throw this signal for you to speed up and close the gap in the formation. This keeps other vehicles from entering the group.
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Means "Let's go!" Follow the rider in front of you.
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An indicator to other riders that you need to make a stop for gas.
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turn signal on
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you lead/pull ahead
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Cops!
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This is to let you know to turn off your damn turn signal! Leaving your signals on can throw off the riders behind you. Pay attention!
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Telling you to pull ahead of the rider in front of you, or to pull ahead and fill the gap in the formation.
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This is often thrown by riders in the oncoming lane to let you know that police or a speed traps are ahead.
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