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Hand Signals for Cyclists
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BicyclingHand signals are for your safety. In most states, you are required to signal with your left hand as follows:
  • Right Turn - Upper arm straight out parallel to the road, forearm and hand straight up and perpendicular to the road
  • Left Turn - Arm straight out and parallel to the road.
  • Braking - Upper arm straight out parallel to the road, forearm and hand straight down and perpendicular to the road

Some states allow the following option:

  • Right Turn - Right arm straight out and parallel to the road.

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