Below are the hand signals that should be used when group riding. Note: when riding two up – the passenger should perform the signals.
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- START ENGINES: With your right or left arm extended, move your index finger in a circular motion
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- LEFT TURN: Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow fully extended.
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- RIGHT TURN: Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow bent 90 degrees vertically.
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- HAZARD LEFT: Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.
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- HAZARD RIGHT : Extend your right leg and point towards the hazard.
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- SLOW DOWN: Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and down
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- STOP: Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle with the palm of your hand facing rearward
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- SINGLE FILE: Position your left hand over your helmet with your index finger extended upward. This indicates the leader wants the group in a single file formation. Usually this is done for safety reasons
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- STAGGARED FORMATION: Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your index and pinkie finger extended. Twist your wrist back & forth. This indicate that it is safe to return to staggered formation.
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