Safety Hand Signals

Safety Hand Signal Stop Stop
Arm raised from the shoulder and extended straight up over the head with palm of hand flat. Left arm may also be used to signal “STOP”
Safety Hand Signal Slowing Slowing
Left arm extended out and down from the side of the body with a downward flapping motion of hand to signal warning or caution.
Safety Hand Signal Right Turn Right Turn
Left arm raised at shoulder height, elbow bent and forearm vertical with the palm of the hand flat
Safety Hand Signal Left Turn Left Turn
Left arm extended straight out from shoulder and pointing in the direction of the turn
Safety Hand Signal Lest Sled In Line Last Sled in Line
Raise forearm from handle bar and show clenched fist at shoulder height.
Safety Hand Signal Sleds Following Sleds Following
Arm raised, elbow bent with thumb pointing backward, in a hitch hiking motion move arm forward to backward over your shoulder.
Safety Hand Signal Oncoming Sleds Oncoming Sleds
Left arm raised at shoulder height, elbow bent and forearm vertical, wrist bent, move arm from left to right over head, pointing to the right side of trails