Knowing the hand symbols and their nuances while riding a motorcycle alone or with a crew can make things a lot safer.

There are some basic hand signals that every motorcycle rider should be aware of, as they're the accepted way to communicate turns or stops to others.

Hand Signals for Driving: Slowing/Stopping Potentially the most important driving hand signal, an arm out of the window with the forearm pointed down and palm facing backward, signals that you're ...