Motorcycle Hand Signals

(This will Relay Signals back through the pack so everyone knows what's happening.)

START ENGINES		With your right or left arm extended, move your index finger in a circular motion. (If leader says "WHOOPEE" while doing this, he may just be happy!)

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 A		Extend your right 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. *(Or, leader could be singing "YMCA".)*

SPEED UP		Raise your left arm up and down with your index finger extended upward. This indicates the leader wants to speed up. *(could also mean a UFO is above you.)*

SLOW DOWN		Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and down. (Also useful for patting kids or large dogs on the head.)

STOP		Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle with the palm of your hand facing rearward.

SINGLE-FILE		Dicates the leader wants the group in a single file formation. Usually this is done for safety reasons. Position your left hand over your helmet with your fingers extended upward. This in

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. (Not to be confused with gestures seen at a Heavy Metal concert!)

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. (Or, he wants the "choo-choo train" to blow his horn!)