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Officers
Note: The graphics on this
page are used with permission from the
Ann Arbour American H.O.G.
Chapter. We thank them for their gracious help. They were
modified to reflect the SCRC
HAND SIGNALS
These signals will not cover every communication need, but
they should provide sufficient means for the group to communicate while
riding. Hand
signals are to be repeated by every riders in the group.
Other common hand signals not depicted here but commonly used are:
Low on Gas: Pointing to the gas
tank
Need Food/Drink: Pointing Hand to
mouth (unless we stop for a medical emergency, be prepared to pay for the round
if we stop because you are thirsty/hungry 8).....)
Tapping on top of Helmet:
Emergency vehicle near....Normally using a hair Drier....Need I say more.
Someone forgot his/her Blinker:
Arm extended with fingers and thumb opening and closing rapidly (think Chicken
dance)pointing at the offending rider. Also known as ''the sign of shame''.....
Turning around: Left Arm extended with
hand circling.
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START
ENGINES
With your right or left arm
extended, move your index
finger in a circular motion. |
LEFT
TURN
Raise your left arm
horizontal with your
elbow fully extended.
(Normally, we will use
turn signals) |
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RIGHT TURN Raise your left arm
horizontal with your
elbow bent 90 degrees
vertically.
(Normally, we will use turn signals) |
| HAZARD LEFT Extend your left arm at
a 45 degree angle and
point towards the hazard.
Note: Hazard warnings can be initiated by any riders in the group |
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HAZARD
RIGHT
Extend your right leg
at
a 45 degree angle and
point towards the hazard.
Note: This method can also
be used (left leg) to point towards a hazard on the left |
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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. |
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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. |
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STOP
Extend your left arm at
a 45 degree angle with the
palm of your hand facing rearward. |
| SINGLE FILE
Position your left hand over
your helmet with your fingers
extended upward. This indicates
the leader wants the group in a
single file formation. Usually this
is done for safety reasons.
(In single file
the distance between riders increases to 3 to 5 sec) |
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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. |
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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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PISSED OFF
Extend your left arm straight out
with your elbow bent 90 degrees. Carefully extend your middle finger
to clearly demonstrate your dissatisfaction with the other guy.
NOTE: It is not recommended
you do this when you are alone. |
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