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Group Hand Signals

STOP Hand Signal

Stop
Unexpected or emergency stop needed


Pass signal back


SLOW DOWN Hand Signal

Slow Down
Reduce speed, change in speed limit, changing riding conditions or possible corner ahead.
Create more space between bikes


Pass signal back

SINGLE FILE Hand Signal

Single File
Form single file behind leader
Hazard or danger in road ahead, ride at
your own pace until other wise informed


Pass signal back

DOUBLE FILE Hand Signal

Double File
Return to standard staggered riding formation
Used after single file is no longer needed


Pass signal back

HAZARD Hand Signal

Hazard in Roadway
Look for debris or danger in roadway


Pass signal back

SPEED UP Hand Signal

Speed Up
Increase speed, change in speed limit or
changing riding conditions


Pass signal back

TIGHT UP Hand Signal

Tighten up Group
Close formation tight to make group short
Used in towns or at traffic signals to try to keep
group together


Pass signal back

FUEL Hand Signal


Fuel
Used when you need fuel in your bike before
next scheduled fuel stop


Pass forward to leader


U-TURN Hand Signal

U-Turn
Group will turn around
as a unit at the next safest
opportunity


Pass signal back

These are the most commonly used group hand signals

For a complete listing of hand signals, please visit msf-usa.org
Used with permission

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