Hand Signal Chart

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Comfort Stop

Arm Straight Up.  Fist Clinched. 

Move Arm Up & Down.

Coffee Stop

Fingers Clinched.  Thumb to Mouth. 

Also used to Signal Food Stop.

 

 

 

 

 

Come Alongside

Arm & Index Finger Extended 45°

Swing Arm from Back to Front.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gas Stop

Arm Out to Side & Bent 45° Downward. 

First Finger Pointing to Gas Tank.

Follow Me

Arm Extended Straight Up from Shoulder.  Palm Forward.  Swing Forearm from Back to Front.

Double File

Arm & First & Last Finger or First & Second Fingers

Extended Straight Up.
                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pull Off

Arm Positioned as for a Right Turn.  Forearm Swinging Towards Your Shoulder.

Single File

Arm & First Finger Extended Straight Up,

or Fingers in a Line Front to Back.

Hazard in Road

Point Immediately at Hazard with Emphasis. 

Use hand or foot.
                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow Down

Arm & Four Fingers Extended with Palm Down.  Use Up and Down Motion from 45°.

Headlight

Pat Top of Helmet with Open Palm.

You Lead/Pass

Arm Extended Down 45°.  Palm Forward. 

Use Swinging Motion with Arm from Back to Front.
                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn Signal

Arm Extended as for Right Turn.  Open and Close Hand with Fingers & Thumb Extended.

Stop

Arm Extended Down

with Hand Open and

Palm Back.

Speed Up

Arm Extended Down. 

Use Twisting Motion with Clinched Fist.
                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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