These signals will not cover every communication need, but they should provide sufficient means for the group to communicate while riding. REMEMBER, road captains are equipped with radios and are in complete charge during a ride.

LEFT TURN

Arm extended and pointing to the left.

 

 

STOP or SLOW DOWN

Arm extended straight down with palm back (if hazard exists in road, point to hazard).

 

 

RIGHT TURN

Upper arm extended horizontally, forearm straight up with palm forward.

 

 

FOLLOW ME

Arm extended straight up from shoulder with palm forward.

 

 

SPEED UP

Arm down to side, fist clenched with twisting motion as if turning throttle.

 

 

HAZARD IN ROAD

Point immediately with emphasis (can also be done with right hand).

 

 

SINGLE FILE

Arm extended straight up with hand extended in a chopping position.

 

 

DOUBLE FILE

Arm extended straight up with "rams horn" sign.

 

 

COMFORT STOP

Upper arm extended horizontally, forearm straight up, fist clenched with short up and down motion.

 

 

PULL OFF

Arm positioned as for right turn, forearm swung toward shoulder.

 

 

FUEL

Arm to outside, forearm pointing to tank.

 

 

TURN SIGNALS ARE ON

Arm extended with fingers and thumb opening and closing (think chicken dance).