![]() ![]() There is no law that makes it mandatory, but it is a good idea nonetheless. Good riders always use a hand signal for additional safety. Motorcycle signals are small and difficult to see in the bright sunlight. They are often flashing long after a turn or lane change is completed, giving the wrong information to vehicular and pedestrian traffic alike. Electric signals on most bikes do not cancel automatically. I like it when motorcycle riders use hand signals. They are in effect pointing in the direction they wish to go. When cyclists use either the right or left arm extended, there is no doubt about their intention. The only reason car drivers use the left arm is because of clear inline visibility from car to car. This actually makes good sense when you think about it. ![]() When cyclists use hand signals, it is acceptable in some cities, provinces and states to use the right arm extended fully to indicate a right turn. Motorcycles and Cyclists Using Hand SignalsĪnyone who has ridden a bicycle knows the necessity of using hand signals to warn others of a change in direction. Slowing down or stopping: The same right-angle downward arm motion tells us the driver intends to slow or stop. Right Turn: When the arm is extended at a right angle, upwards out the driver’s window, it means the vehicle will move right. Left Turn: An outstretched left arm designates an intention to move left. Hand signals are a very effective way to communicate with other drivers, riders and pedestrians.īefore every driving road test, the candidate for a licence must demonstrate their use. Photograph by: ADRIAN LAM, Times Colonist Hand signals are useful for all users of the road, including drivers and pedestrians, by increasing fellow road users’ knowledge of your intentions. Teach them to someone else, explain them to your driving instructor and then, the next time you come across a theory test question about arm signals you will find them easy to answer.Cyclists signal while crossing the Johnson Street Bridge. Practise these three simple arm signals, say the meaning of the signal out loud while practicing. The arm signal to tell people you are slowing down is to put your right arm out of the window, palm facing down, and put your arm up and down. The picture shows arrows going around in a circle, a bit like a steering wheel turning left. The arm signal to tell people you are turning left is to put your right arm out of the window, palm facing forward, and turn your arm in forward circles. You will use your right arm for all three arm signals. Your left arm would not be able to reach past your passenger seat and out of the window. To tell people you are turning left, you cannot put your left arm out of the window. Put your right arm straight out of the window with your palm facing forward. The arm signal to tell people you are turning right is the same as if you were on a motorbike or a bicycle. There are three arm signals to learn, and they are very easy to remember once you have been told and you have practiced.īefore putting your arm out of your car window, make sure your window is all the way down, and you must check your right door mirror to make sure no-one is passing you. Or you may be driving behind a vehicle whose lights aren’t working, or one that doesn’t have indicators at all as it’s a very old car. If others don’t know you’re going to be turning or slowing down, they are much more likely to collide with you.Īlthough you shouldn’t drive if you’re brake lights or indicators aren’t working, you may be on your way to the garage to get the problem fixed. ![]() If your indicators or your brake lights aren’t working, you can’t tell other road users what you intend to do. This tells drivers or riders following that you are slowing down or stopping. When you press your brake pedal, brake lights will illuminate at the rear of your vehicle. This warns other road users that you’re turning. When you indicate left or right, indicator lights will flash at the front and rear of your car. If you can see why it’s important to learn them, it’ll be so much easier to remember. First, it’s important to know why we need to learn about Arm Signals. In this blog I’ll explain to you how easy it is to learn the Arm Signals. They are actually very easy to learn, but most people try to memorise answers to theory test questions rather than learn what the arm signals are. Do you ever struggle to answer the Arm Signals or the 3 hand signals in theory test questions? Do you sometimes answer them correct and other times get them wrong? ![]()
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