New research examines how drivers interpret cyclists’ hand signals — and which cues most clearly communicate intent.

As more Americans turn to biking for commuting, exercise, and recreation, the roads are growing more crowded and more dangerous as cyclist fatalities have risen sharply nationwide.

  • spingEnglish
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    14 hours ago

    About the only use for stopping signals is if someone is tailgating you really hard. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen it used.

    Otherwise for turning just put your right hand out to turn right and your left hand out to turn left. It’s legally accepted almost everywhere and it’s understood by almost everyone, unlike the left hand signal to turn right.

    That weird signal using your left hand to turn right exists because drivers aren’t able to signal with their right hand. It’s not necessary on 2 wheels.