Hand Signals Could Save Your Life – Use Them!

 

Bikes don’t come with turn signals (shocking, right?), so your arms gotta do the talking.  Hand signals let drivers, pedestrians, and other cyclists know what you're up to—because mind-reading isn’t a thing (yet). 

 

Why They Matter:

• Avoid Getting Hit – If they know where you’re going, they won’t cut you off. 

• It’s the Law – Yep, in most places, you *have* to do this. 

• Be Seen – The more obvious you are, the safer you are. 

• No Sudden Moves – Predictable = less chaos on the road. 

 

The Basics:

• Left Turn: Left arm straight out. 

• Right Turn: Right arm straight out *or* left arm bent up (if you're fancy). 

• Stop/Slow Down: Left arm down, palm facing back. 

 

Simple, right? Use these and stay safe—because no one wants to become a hood ornament. 

 

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