Group Riding Hand Signals

It is not the member of miles you have ridden or how many years you have been riding, safety is on going. It is very important to be aware of your surroundings at all times. The traffic conditions change constantly and quickly around you that may impact on your line of travel. Here is a link to the (MSF) Motorcycle Safety Foundation web site Library.

STOP - arm extended straight down, palm facing back

SINGLE FILE - arm and index finger extended straight up

TURN SIGNAL ON - open and close hand with fingerers and thump extended

SLOW DOWN - arm extended straight out, palm facing down

DOUBLE FILE - arm with index and middle finger extended straight up

FUEL - arm out to side pointing to tank with finger extended

SPEED UP - arm extended straight out, palm facing up

ROAD HAZARD - on the right point with right foot: on the left point with left hand

REFRESHMENT STOP - fingers closed, thumb to mouth

YOU LEAD/COME - arm extended upward 45° palm forward pointing with index finger, swing arm from back to front

HIGH BEAM - tap on top of helment with open palm down

COMFORT STOP - forearm extended, fist clenched with short up and down motion

Additional safety information
1. Learn and use the hand signals. Be sure pass them back to the next rider.
2. Ride in a staggered formation when safe to do so. Use single file position for narrow lane, construction areas, tight turns and or as directed by road captain.
3. Always remember that you may not be seen by vehicles that are around you in traffic.
4. Maintain your motorcycle and perform a T-CLOCS inspection before you ride.(Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, and Stands(side or center). Check Tire pressure, adjust as needed for ride conditions.

FOLLOW ME - arm extended straight up from shoulder, palm forward

PULL OFF - arm pointed as for a right turn,forearm swung toward shoulder