BIKERS CLUB FEB 2019 ISSUE | Page 19

Cops ahead: This is one of the most important signals for any motorcycle rider. If you are riding and happen to pass a speed trap, you can warn other riders behind you taking your left hand and tapping the top of your helmet a couple of times. That way the rider behind you can slow down and avoid getting a speeding ticket. Riders helping other riders! Let your fellow riders know about police activity up the road by patting the top of your helmet with your left palm. Keep our communities' police officers and other first responders safe. Use caution and respect all laws when riding your motorcycle. Most motorcycle hand signals are fairly intuitive, especially when combined with appropriate body language; however, new riders may be confused upon first seeing them. When proper signalling is crucial to safety, like during large group rides or track days, important hand signals should be communicated during a pre-ride meeting. Learning these important signals when riding will allow you to communicate with other riders on the road and hopefully avoid any dangerous situations that can occur. By doing this, you will feel more safe and confident riding on the road. - BHARAT VATSA knight riderz riding group, pune