TICKED OFF:
Extend your left arm straight out with
your elbow bent 90 degrees. Carefully
extend your middle finger to clearly
demonstrate your dissatisfaction with
the other guy.
NOTE: It is not recommended you do
this when you are alone.
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.
SINGLE FILE:
Position your left hand over
your helmet with your fingers
extended upward. This
indicates the leader wants
the group in a single file
formation. Usually this is
done for safety reasons.
STOP:
Extend your left arm at
a 45 degree angle with
the palm of your hand
facing rearward.
*NOTE: Please make sure you pass all signals to
riders behind you!
Group Riding Etiquette: Hand Signals
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.
HAZARD LEFT:
Extend your left arm at a
45 degree angle and
point towards the hazard.
HAZARD RIGHT (B):
Extend your left arm
upward at a 45 degree
angle with your elbow
bent to 90 degrees
and point towards the
hazard over your
helmet.
HAZARD RIGHT (A):
Extend your right arm
at a 45 degree angle
and point towards the
hazard.
SLOW DOWN:
Extend your left arm
at a 45 degree angle
and move your hand
up and down.
SPEED UP:
Raise your left arm up
and down with your
index finger extended
upward. This indicates
the leader wants to
speed up.
STAGGERED or
SIDE-BY-SIDE FORMATION:
Extend your left arm upward
at a 45 degree angle with
your index and pinkie finger
extended. This indicate that it
is safe to return to staggered
formation.
We Would Like To Thank The HOG GROUP For The Use Of This.
Ride Safe And Live Free!