Originally Posted by
gios
Actually made a right hand turn signal the other morning and I was thinking, what are the chances that that four wheeler behind me that I spotted in my take-a-look understood it? lol. Two to one against? Worst?
To understand your hand signal, the driver must first be paying attention. (lol)
I remember a discussion here a few years ago about signaling right hand turns with a crooked left arm vs. a straight right arm pointing in the direction of the turn. My left arm goes up out of habit, but I think pointing in the direction of the turn may work better these days.
I used to follow the mantra "ride like you are invisible", but a motorcycle friend said he rides like he is visible and everyone is trying to kill him. That is what I do now.
Anyway, points for biking with a mirror, and using my favorite...the take-a-look.