Hand Signal(s)

[EXPDSGT]

While driving my truck today a saw a V-Star (I think - Harley looking Yamaha) rider make a hand signal to make a (left) lane change on the (Calif) freeway. At first, I thought that looked kinda weird, but after thinking about it for a while, I realized that I noticed him much more with the hand signal than with just the signal on the bike. Infact, I don't remember seeing the L/ turn singal on.

How many of you "REGULARLY" make hand signals when making lane changes on the freeway/interstate?

And would you try to do a hand signal to make a right lane change (left arm up)?

Just wondering.

 

[turbodave_98]

While driving my truck today a saw a V-Star (I think - Harley looking Yamaha) rider make a hand signal to make a (left) lane change on the (Calif) freeway. At first, I thought that looked kinda weird, but after thinking about it for a while, I realized that I noticed him much more with the hand signal than with just the signal on the bike. Infact, I don't remember seeing the L/ turn singal on.
How many of you "REGULARLY" make hand signals when making lane changes on the freeway/interstate?

And would you try to do a hand signal to make a right lane change (left arm up)?

Just wondering.

When running the freeways in Los Angeles or other crowed roads, I use the handsignals both left arm out and bent 90* for right turn. Always use the flashers also. I agree most will see the handsignals more often than flashers.

 

[painman]

Many years ago I had this conversation with an old timer and he had a good point in that if someone is looking at the bike from any distance with a bike its hard to tell if your giving a left or right blinker with the bike as narrow as it is. I'm like Dave, use both. I'll even make a rocking pointing motion with my hand to help get the attention needed. PM. <><

 

[madmike2]

I'll even make a rocking pointing motion with my hand to help get the attention needed. PM.

Assuming they can tell with which finger you are pointing...things could degenerate rather quickly. :dribble:

 

[painman]

I'll even make a rocking pointing motion with my hand to help get the attention needed. PM.

Assuming they can tell with which finger you are pointing...things could degenerate rather quickly. :dribble:

Hopefully I would not cause any road rage with this signaling motion as this is a problem and being on the bike would probablly lose if I couldn't get out of the way in time. Or maybe they would think that I'm just number one or that I'm displaying my IQ if any confusion existed.....PM. <>< :dntknw:

 

[Rogue]

I commonly hand signal left in heavy freeway traffic, I don't do it to the right... I'm not sure someone to the right and just behind me would notice a hand signal.

 

[chornbe]

While driving my truck today a saw a V-Star (I think - Harley looking Yamaha) rider make a hand signal to make a (left) lane change on the (Calif) freeway. At first, I thought that looked kinda weird, but after thinking about it for a while, I realized that I noticed him much more with the hand signal than with just the signal on the bike. Infact, I don't remember seeing the L/ turn singal on.
How many of you "REGULARLY" make hand signals when making lane changes on the freeway/interstate?

And would you try to do a hand signal to make a right lane change (left arm up)?

Just wondering.

I do it in group rides.

 

[RonBB]

I'm like Dave, use both.

+2

 

[petey]

I use hand signal to change lanes to the left. Also, I always look over my shoulder, left and right, to make sure I'm not missing someone in a blind spot.

 

[Lake Powell]

We even use hand signals here in the house, my wife has repeatedly told me I'm number "one".

Feel the love........

 

[luvtoride]

I use hand turn signals almost all of the time. (I also use the bike's signals) Even when not in heavy traffic. If there are cars around I use them. Also, a big help when riding in a group.

Heidi

 

[CCook82]

I use hand signals quite a bit, along with the bike's blinkers. I especially use them in heavy traffic like coming home from work where I feel that two or three tail gating vehicles back might see the human arm where they might not be as likely to see the signal blinker.

As Heidi said earlier, I also use them in casual riding with friends. Spirited riding is another story.

Cliff

 

[E1Allen]

Most my riding has nothing to do with highways. I'm usually turning my head to check my blind spots before every lane change. I've used a left hand signal mutiple times but not the right. A few days ago a cager on a cell that pulled out in front of me got the one finger salute though.

 

[snowmonkey]

I always use hand signals. It's an old habit that I don't want to quit.

 

[mdisher]

I routinely use them in group rides. When riding solo, I *generally* signal left lane changes, but not right lane changes using hand signals.

 

[feejer222]

I use them combined with eye contact, to emphasise when I need to get in quick. I also use them when driving the van, which is harder to get into a space in the next lane. A bit tricky leaning across to the other window though :lol:

I find that pointing works too, makes them realise that you ''want that bit right there''.

Good thread.

 

[frayne]

Old habit, I use hand signals in conjunction with turn signals almost 100% of the time. Also when riding lead, I signal other riders of road hazards, slowing traffic, etc. I expect the same of the people I ride with. To me it is just common sense and courtesy.

 

[timk]

Ii use the left hand on 2 lane roads, especially if there is much oncoming traffic and there is a cage behind me, also staring in the rear mirror. Turn sigs, left and right with mirror check and head swivel on the slabs.

 

[zorkler]

sometimes on the hwy. left only