Standard Hand Signals Flashcards
7 cards from real MASS practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Standard Hand Signals flashcards as text
To signal a left turn using hand signals, how should you position your arm?
Answer: Arm extended straight out to the left
A left turn is signaled by extending the left arm straight out horizontally.
How is a right turn indicated with a hand signal?
Answer: Arm bent at the elbow pointing upward
A right turn is signaled by extending the left arm out and bending it upward at the elbow.
What hand signal indicates that a driver intends to stop or slow down?
Answer: Arm bent downward at the elbow
Stopping or slowing is signaled by extending the left arm and bending it downward at the elbow.
Why are hand signals still important to know even though most vehicles have turn signals?
Answer: They serve as a backup when lights fail or are not visible
Hand signals provide a reliable backup when turn or brake lights malfunction or are obscured.
When riding a bicycle, which hand is typically used for standard hand signals?
Answer: The left hand
Standard hand signals are made with the left arm to keep them consistent with vehicle signaling.
How far in advance should you give a hand signal before turning?
Answer: About 100 feet before the turn
Signals should be given roughly 100 feet before the turn to give others time to react.
What does an extended left arm bent upward at the elbow most commonly mean?
Answer: Right turn
Left arm out and bent upward signals a right turn.