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Region 11




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Hand Signals Page Courtesy of RHOG

 

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.

STAGGERED
FORMATION

Extend your left arm upward
at a 45 degree angle with your
index and pinkie finger extended.

This indicates that it is safe to
ride in a staggered formation.

SINGLE FILE

Extend your left arm upward
at a 45 degree angle with your
index finger extended.

This indicates that it is safer
to ride in a more spread out
staggered formation.

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.

HAZARD LEFT

Extend your left arm at
a 45 degree angle and
point towards the hazard.

HAZARD RIGHT

Extend your right leg out at
a 45 degree angle to indicate
a hazard on the right.

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.

PASSING

With your left arm
extended, move your index
finger in a circular motion.

This indicates that the leader
intends to pass a vehicle and
feels it is safe for others to
do so as well. However,
please use your own judgment
when making the decision to pass.