Hand & Arm Signals

Start Engines Left Turn Right Turn Hazard Left A
START ENGINES:
With your right or left arm extended, move your index finger in a cingular motion.
LEFT TURN:
Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow fully extended.
 
RIGHT TURN:
Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow bent 90 degrees vertically.
HAZARD LEFT:
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.
Hazard Left B Hazard Right A Hazard Right B Hazard Right C
HAZARD LEFT B:
Extend your left leg at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.

 
HAZARD RIGHT A:
Extend your right arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.

 
HAZARD RIGHT B:
Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your elbow bent to 90 degrees and point towards the hazard over your helmet.
HAZARD RIGHT C:
Extend your right leg at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.

 
Speed Up Slow Down Stop
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.
 


 
STOP:
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle with the palm of your hand facing rearward.



 
SINGLE FILE:
Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your index finger extended.This indicates the leader wants the group in a single file formation. Usually this is done for safety reasons.
Stagger Formation Tighten Up    
STAGGERED or SIDE-BY-SIDE 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.

 
   

 

  
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