HAND SIGNALS |
START YOUR ENGINES With your right or left arm extended, move your index finger in a circular motion. |
SINGLE FILE Position your left hand over your helmet with your fingers extended upward. This indicates the Road Captain wants the group in a single file formation. Usually this is done for safety reasons. |
STAGGERED 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. |
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. |
SPEED UP Raise your left arm up and down with your index finger extended upward. This indicates the leader wants to speed up. |
SLOW DOWN Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and down. |
HAZARD LEFT Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard. |
HAZARD RIGHT Extend your right arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard. |
STOP Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle with the palm of your hand facing rearward. |