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.
