Right Turn Signal

[Lise]

This is a very useful thread! I think I'll start using the right hand pointing method. It does make more sense. Like Mary, I was raised with the left arm bent method, but if others aren't familiar with it, then it's really of no use, right?!

And the second thing I've learned is: If I'm ever lucky enough to bike NZ, I'll try to stay off the car-travelled byways! (for that matter, I suppose, Australia, too, and Great Britain, Jamaica, the entire Indian subcontinent....) ! I nearly got killed just crossing the street in London! (Look to the right, Lise, look to the right) That said, I did live and work in Jamaica for two months once, and pretty much got used to the cars are on the wrong side of the street thing. But on a bike? Not sure I'd trust myself. L.

[SpinSis]

Like many have noted here, I used to use the bent left arm until I observed other cyclists doing the right hand-point. That is now my preference. I find on either side, I like being able to point and waggle my hand/arm to make sure I've got the drivers' attention (necessary here in the city limits!).

-s

[Deanna]

I've used the right arm straight method ever since the time I used the left arm bent signal and the folks in the car across the street looked through their windshield to see what I was pointing at.