hand signals on a roundabout.

[Ceedee]

Hi all, just wondering how you all manage to give a hand signal on a roundabout in wet weather, puddles and man hole covers ? On my ride home i got some abuse off a driver, as I did n't fancy letting go of the handlebars to signal, my fault I know, but gave him some back, as you do! cheers.

 

[Tynan]

I do some on my new commute, primary in the correct lane deals with most of it

good line and suitable speed should allow for a modest but clear signal

I always find that an early smooth signal/position/manoeuvre is twice as effective as a later rushed one

 

[porridge]

Hi all, just wondering how you all manage to give a hand signal on a roundabout in wet weather, puddles and man hole covers ? On my ride home i got some abuse off a driver, as I did n't fancy letting go of the handlebars to signal, my fault I know, but gave him some back, as you do! cheers.

Personally I always give hand signals on roundabouts whatever condition, if I felt it was that unsafe then I would get off my bike and cross the road.

 

[Will1985]

Ignore the driver - your safety is most important.

Besides, I find when driving that many other drivers don't indicate on or off roundabouts - people can fail their test because of other drivers not indicating off whilst the student is waiting to get onto it.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

I do some on my new commute, primary in the correct lane deals with most of it

good line and suitable speed should allow for a modest but clear signal

I always find that an early smooth signal/position/manoeuvre is twice as effective as a later rushed one

because we don't take up most of the lane, our positioning can give a clear indication of our intention. a hard look at anyone waiting to emerge from the left as i pass is usually enough to deter them from turning into my path.

 

[tdr1nka]

Alternatively, enter the roundabout swinging one of these!

 

[Maz]

As I indicate left to come off the roundabout, I raise the palm of my hand to traffic trying to join the roundabout as a sort of 'STOP' signal, for added effect. Turns into a thumbs-up when they stop.

 

[tdr1nka]

As I indicate left to come off the roundabout, I raise the palm of my hand to traffic trying to join the roundabout as a sort of 'STOP' signal, for added effect. Turns into a thumbs-up when they stop.

+1, it does work!

 

[Mr Pig]

On my ride home i got some abuse off a driver...

Just tell him you're a taxi.

 

[Riding in Circles]

Two hands on the handlebars will not stop a wheel from sliding, in fact holding on for grim death is the worst thing you can do, I ride motorcycles off road and the secret is to relax and let the bike do its thing to a certain degree.

 

[peanut]

Two hands on the handlebars will not stop a wheel from sliding, in fact holding on for grim death is the worst thing you can do, I ride motorcycles off road and the secret is to relax and let the bike do its thing to a certain degree.

ver intersting hypothesis Catrike

actually it is the best way to drive a car too, particularly if it is a sports car with direct steering rack . If the car's suspension and steering system is set up correctly the car should continually self centre steer.
Much more relaxed driving and cycling than gripping with white knuckles.

I think the more assertive you are the more clear your intentions and the more respect and compliance you get from drivers . Take a bold position on the road and command your space.

 

[Mr Pig]

I ride motorcycles off road and the secret is to relax and let the bike do its thing to a certain degree.

That's what I was telling my seven-year-old daughter last week. I took her for a bike ride on some of the rough tracks near our house. She's never done that before and I stayed right next to her the whole time giving her instructions.

Going downhill on the rocky tracks I told her to hover just off the seat, bend her arms and legs, relax and let the bike find its own path. She did great, you could see the bike kicking around under her, at one point the back wheel hit a rock and jumped about four-inches to the left, but she kept it together.

I must admit though that I'm far less confident and cornering fast on tarmac. I used to go out with a friend who was an experienced road cyclist and he'd be leaning into downhill bends at seemingly impossible speeds and I'd be behind him crapping myself! ;0) These days I take it easier everywhere. Too old and stiff to behave like a teenager ;0)

 

[stoatsngroats]

Flagrant and proud.....

I signal.....not with a half-ar$ed gesture, but VERY STRAIGHT arm, held out with CONVICTION......that, and a look over my shoulder at the DRIVER....and primary positioning.

....remember this...you don't need speed...just assured and confident, SAFE riding...and the ability to back out of this if need must!

 

[CopperBrompton]

I find road position is the main means of indicating my intentions, then an early hand signal to reinforce. Although it can feel nervy to remove a hand from the bars in those conditions, even the Brompton (quick-steering) is happy enough when you do it.

Easier on the TRICE, of course. :-)

Ben

 

[Jaded]

I signal.....not with a half-ar$ed gesture, but VERY STRAIGHT arm, held out with CONVICTION

Yeah, I do that too. Aa flappy hand pointing mostly at the ground is not likely to be understood by most drivers.