What is the arm signal for a left turn?

Home / Driving Information / Driving Techniques / Using Turn or Hand Signals Using Turn or Hand Signals Before making any turn, whether onto another roadway, a parking lot, another traffic lane, or leaving a parked position, it is important that you signal. read more

Prior to the common sense approach of extending right arm to indicate a right turn, the convention was for cyclist to extend the left upper-arm out to the left, horizontally and angle one's forearm vertically upward; this practice is no longer in use due to safety concerns. read more

Right turn hand signal. To signal your intention to turn right, rest your left elbow on the windowsill and raise your forearm up so it forms a 90-degree angle with your arm. Keep your left hand open. Left turn hand signal. To make a left-turn hand signal, act as if you’re physically blocking someone with your arm. read more