![]() Sure, the right turn intention is obvious, but it leaves the rider on a motorcycle that’s continuously getting slower, and without any coverage of a front brake in case something unexpected happens. It might be a more obvious signal, but it’s not necessarily a safer one. This can only be done if they compensate for engine braking though. ![]() It’s not unheard of for a rider to extend their right arm straight out when indicating a right turn. In some countries, people indicate their intentions in other ways. That’s why all of the signalling is performed with our left arm and leg. With all of that in mind, it’s obvious that the only available appendage that we can use it the left arm, and occasionally the left foot. Maybe you have used this signal when riding a bicycle. For those times when your left turn signal fails to work, there is a hand signal to tell other drivers that you wish to turn left. Our heads should be busy looking at where we want to go. Here are the three common hand signals used by drivers and riders almost everywhere. Our right hand controls the throttle and covers the front brake, while the left is only required to steady the handlebar and use the clutch. Our left foot controls our gear selection, our right foot covers our rear brake. When riding a motorcycle there are very few parts of the body that we can use to properly signal our intent. So, this guide will get you on the right track by going over the most crucial ones. ![]() ![]() But why do we do it this way? Well, it should be obvious. Hand signals for driving are hand gestures for turning left, turning right, slowing down, stopping, and overtaking. Using hand signals to signal your intent is an important skill to know. ![]()
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