Which (hand) signal for this?

[PK99]

Any form of non standard signal is apt to be misinterpreted - don't do it.

 

[psmiffy]

I do the same as I would do in the car - move slightly to the right and slow to an almost stop at a decent distance from the bus

 

[theclaud]

Any form of non standard signal is apt to be misinterpreted - don't do it.

Is there a standard one in this case?

 

[PK99]

Is there a standard one in this case?

No. There is therefore no appropriate hand signal.

 

[jonny jeez]

I've not found a need for a signal, if you delay for more than .32 of a second, then the bus will (under the unwritten law of London roads) filll the gap pretty sharpish, so long as another rider or driver hasn't already done so.

 

[betty swollocks]

For just such contingencies is why I cycle no-handed waving semaphore flags.
You have to remember to semaphore in reverse however, because the driver is looking at you in a mirror and you don't want to be talking gibberish, else all manner of confusion may ensue.

 

[rich p]

Cooker hood suggestions anyone?

 

[theclaud]

Cooker hood suggestions anyone?

Give over. At least I when I am boring I make an effort to be boring about cycling.

 

[Crackle]

Stop pedalling, stand up on pedals, cover brakes, slow and nod but I'd have to be sure of stopping the traffic behind otherwise i wouldn't do it as I've had cars just go past as I'm giving way, once on a zebra crossing.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I just wrote an answer, but then re-read the OP. I'm not a reasonably nippy cyclist, so it doesn't really matter.

But for what it's worth (not much), if the bus was indicating to pull out I'd drop in behind it. If it wasn't indicating I'd probably go past, if it's safe. I wouldn't signal to the driver at all. I'd also be thinking about the road ahead: Am I, by passing the bus, letting myself in for a prolonged a bus-up-the-arse scenario down the road? I may choose to stay behind anyway.