I like the changing lanes strategy of just turning your bike around at the corner. I’m scared to go on the main roads on a bike. Very dangerous in a big city.
The problem with standard hand signals is car drivers don't understand them .. They should be rewritten. Point left to,turn left with left hand and point right to turn right with right hand is the simple and a better solution but as they are now is complicated. No one knows that raising the left hand means a right turn except cyclists and car drivers with broken turn signals .Drivers just think cyclists are waiving hello when raising there left hand . The hand signals in video are counterintuitive and confusing because the person who came up with them didn't think very much about it .
Stick out your arm to the right if you go that way and stick out your leftarm to the left if you go that way. All other signals are nonsence. The road design in the US sucks for bicyclists. Look how we Dutch do it. Way saver, more modern and better. But you have to start somewhere. Just watch some Dutch video's about it.
It's also because it's the same signs as motorcylist where you have one hand on throttle or the clutch. You can also have per say, left hand on the clutch and signalling left with your right arm if your turn signals aren't working. Same can be done in a car, pop your left arm out the window and signal that way.
Only old people over 70 would know what the old right-turn signal meant, and they would immediately guess what you mean when you stick out your right hand. Use your right hand for a right turn.
I just stick my right arm out for a right turn and left arm out for a left turn. The left arm up is for in a car with a broken indicator, because you can't see the right arm properly as it's inside the car in cars where the driver sits on the left. Remember to go down the gears so motorists don't have to feather the clutch waiting for you to crawl off the line in a hard gear lmao.
@@Sivah_Akash I have never seen this befor in Germany. You always point to side you want to drive to. Its super confusing to signal the other side than where you will go. Never use this in Europe.
@@k1dicarus, agree. But if you grow up in a place using that sign, it isn't confusing. It's clear even from a distance if the hand is extended or at a right angle (agree not as clear as using extended arms for both directions). Also this is especially helpful since the back brakes are on the right side in US.
I just installed wireless LED turn signals on my Ebike on all four corners ! I made brackets for them out of metal. The fronts and mounted to my brake levers so they are night and high up and FAR APART so a vehicle at a distance can tell if it’s a left light it right light blinking. Same with rear signals though they’re mounted closer then the front. One on each side of my bike rack battery. Which is about 6.5 “ wide and each signal light is about 2.5” wide. I have a tail/brake light in between with high power LEDs for brake lights. You can’t miss me stopping!!! Lol
A mirror attached to your handlbar is a good addition when you are older and cant turn arround savely any more. I commute daily and i foten dread the neck twist and wishe id swallow my pride and buy a small mirror like this www.rund-ums-rad.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Sprintech-Racing-08.jpg
Putting your left hand on your hip before turning your head to the left is super helpful for avoiding the drift: ua-cam.com/video/WbP-ldo_kGk/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared&t=36
When you use these hand signals, people think that you’re waving to them. What you should do is point your whole arm out, and extend your index finger to point. Use your left hand for turning left, right arm for turning right, and don’t bother signalling slowing down because most people either assume you’ll stop (like you should), or they can see your hands on the brakes.
I suggest a mirror on your bike so they are aware of oncoming cars or trucks and not having to look over their shoulder at the time they need to change direction. Cars have them so the drivers have to look over their shoulder and are aware of the environment surrounding them.. Saves Lives
I get that this is the official way. But I don't agree that it's always the safest way. Drivers are extremely inattentive, and I try to give myself an "out". The left turn from the left lane works in perfect world. But I've had drivers pass me from behind as I began to turn.
You may have your weight shifted too far forward. You should be able to stay upright without leaning forward on the handlebars, though this may take a bit of practice
i witness several of times where motorist will wave at me with a weird face impression while i make hand turn signals. i gave up and ride on the side walk.
The person who invented these hand signals made a mistake because nobody knows that raising the left hands means a right turn except for cyclists and people driving cars with broken turn signals. I don't remember anything about bicycle hand signals when got my vehicle license so I don't think very many cars drivers are aware of the confusing signals .
@@iceyaj3167 I vaguely remember them too put city officials should display them on billboards and other signage around cities to remind both motorists and cyclists.
I follow the hand signals for car driver in the handbook, but handsignals just not make other driver see us properly,they focus on your bumper most of the times, unless as a cyclist you take the middle lane when you wanted to turn left,,,all the way to the turn point...if not ,driver just wanted to pass you like nascar driver.
Best advice ever: ride bikes in bike trails, no cars allowed areas. DO NOT RIDE ON STREETS/ROADS. Too many blind car drivers as evidenced by people not stopping at STOP signs, ref traffic lights, and running over “invisible” pedestrians. Add drunk, drugged up, texting, talking, lower IQ, impatience, ignorant, impertinent drivers as hazards. Then, the “stealth” drivers! No lights when dark, no turn signals EVER, the 10 mph over posted speed limit, etc. After several almost deadly encounters, I gave my bike away!! Pedestrians, be warned!!!
I just learned cycling a few days ago and got yelled by an uncle for not showing hand signs while taking the turn Thanks a lot for a short explanation of this
I just realized that the problem is not the cyclist knowing the hand signals, it's the drivers and other people knowing what the signals mean 😅
I like the changing lanes strategy of just turning your bike around at the corner. I’m scared to go on the main roads on a bike. Very dangerous in a big city.
The problem with standard hand signals is car drivers don't understand them .. They should be rewritten. Point left to,turn left with left hand and point right to turn right with right hand is the simple and a better solution but as they are now is complicated. No one knows that raising the left hand means a right turn except cyclists and car drivers with broken turn signals .Drivers just think cyclists are waiving hello when raising there left hand . The hand signals in video are counterintuitive and confusing because the person who came up with them didn't think very much about it .
Absolutely right
Stick out your arm to the right if you go that way and stick out your leftarm to the left if you go that way.
All other signals are nonsence. The road design in the US sucks for bicyclists. Look how we Dutch do it.
Way saver, more modern and better. But you have to start somewhere. Just watch some Dutch video's about it.
It's also because it's the same signs as motorcylist where you have one hand on throttle or the clutch. You can also have per say, left hand on the clutch and signalling left with your right arm if your turn signals aren't working. Same can be done in a car, pop your left arm out the window and signal that way.
EXACTLY hold your left hand out if you intend to go left and your right if you want to go right like we do in Germany. Rest is bs.
Only old people over 70 would know what the old right-turn signal meant, and they would immediately guess what you mean when you stick out your right hand. Use your right hand for a right turn.
I just stick my right arm out for a right turn and left arm out for a left turn. The left arm up is for in a car with a broken indicator, because you can't see the right arm properly as it's inside the car in cars where the driver sits on the left. Remember to go down the gears so motorists don't have to feather the clutch waiting for you to crawl off the line in a hard gear lmao.
Cyclists can also use that sign tho.
If you stick your left arm up to signal a right turn, a motorist won't know what that means because it's a stupid way to signal that
@@Sivah_Akash I have never seen this befor in Germany. You always point to side you want to drive to. Its super confusing to signal the other side than where you will go. Never use this in Europe.
@@k1dicarus, agree. But if you grow up in a place using that sign, it isn't confusing.
It's clear even from a distance if the hand is extended or at a right angle (agree not as clear as using extended arms for both directions). Also this is especially helpful since the back brakes are on the right side in US.
Where I live motorists don't pay attention to bicyclists' signals. But thanks for the video. AT least I am trying.
Find like minded people and strongly advocate for having actual bicycle infrastructure rather than having to mix in with trafftic.
Same. You can signal left, but it's not uncommon for a motorist to pass you on your left, ignoring the signal. Be safe.
Australia?
Yes, trying not to get roll over or hit by them....wkkwkw
I tried signalling left and right whilst holding my cycle repair tool, that keeps the cars away.
Wkwkkwkw...absolutely correct. Coming my way,,,throw them all...
You can buy bicycle turn signals for cheap nowadays. They even have wireless braking lights on more expensive models
they do? Dang
@@noidea1818 yea I bought 2 sets one for front and back ($15 each Amazon) and they sync up automatically
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I just installed wireless LED turn signals on my Ebike on all four corners ! I made brackets for them out of metal. The fronts and mounted to my brake levers so they are night and high up and FAR APART so a vehicle at a distance can tell if it’s a left light it right light blinking. Same with rear signals though they’re mounted closer then the front. One on each side of my bike rack battery. Which is about 6.5 “ wide and each signal light is about 2.5” wide. I have a tail/brake light in between with high power LEDs for brake lights. You can’t miss me stopping!!! Lol
A mirror attached to your helmet is much safer than a glance over your left shoulder. I find myself drifting left when doing the left-shoulder look.
Wrong. Do look over your shoulder. Regards from bike country the Netherlands.
A mirror attached to your handlbar is a good addition when you are older and cant turn arround savely any more. I commute daily and i foten dread the neck twist and wishe id swallow my pride and buy a small mirror like this www.rund-ums-rad.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Sprintech-Racing-08.jpg
you need to practice going straight while looking then, drifting to the direction u are looking can and should be something u correct for
Putting your left hand on your hip before turning your head to the left is super helpful for avoiding the drift: ua-cam.com/video/WbP-ldo_kGk/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared&t=36
Good tips. I didnt know, now I know. . Thanks team at The Street trust. Made this recumbent rider safer.
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Agreed, lit!
When you use these hand signals, people think that you’re waving to them. What you should do is point your whole arm out, and extend your index finger to point. Use your left hand for turning left, right arm for turning right, and don’t bother signalling slowing down because most people either assume you’ll stop (like you should), or they can see your hands on the brakes.
Almost got hit by a car because I didn’t signal clearly when doing the left turn. This video helps a lot!
You forgot to mention wearing hi Viz gear. I always wear something bright and reflective on the road.
Also, wrong signal for turning right.
is it legal to ride a bicycle on streets if there is a no bike lane in canada?
It is REQUIRED to ride on the street. Doesn't matter if you have bike lanes or not.
drivers don't look, be careful they don't look and care
im unpredictable be unsafe
I suggest a mirror on your bike so they are aware of oncoming cars or trucks and not having to look over their shoulder at the time they need to change direction. Cars have them so the drivers have to look over their shoulder and are aware of the environment surrounding them.. Saves Lives
I get that this is the official way. But I don't agree that it's always the safest way. Drivers are extremely inattentive, and I try to give myself an "out". The left turn from the left lane works in perfect world. But I've had drivers pass me from behind as I began to turn.
Super helpful vid thank you!
how the hell do people signal the turn without falling over is beyond me.
Keep your remaining arm on the handlebars straight and solid.
You may have your weight shifted too far forward. You should be able to stay upright without leaning forward on the handlebars, though this may take a bit of practice
I cant relate to it
Practice riding with no hands and you will be able to do it no problem!!
I say, come to my country, the Netherlands, and see how we do it there.
When turning right I stick my right arm out.
Very well done! Thank you
i witness several of times where motorist will wave at me with a weird face impression while i make hand turn signals. i gave up and ride on the side walk.
Lmao!
The person who invented these hand signals made a mistake because nobody knows that raising the left hands means a right turn except for cyclists and people driving cars with broken turn signals. I don't remember anything about bicycle hand signals when got my vehicle license so I don't think very many cars drivers are aware of the confusing signals .
@@kookamunga2458 Here in North Carolina I remember seeing hand signals on the DMV hand book. Also it was on my driver test. But that was years ago.
@@iceyaj3167 I vaguely remember them too put city officials should display them on billboards and other signage around cities to remind both motorists and cyclists.
I follow the hand signals for car driver in the handbook, but handsignals just not make other driver see us properly,they focus on your bumper most of the times, unless as a cyclist you take the middle lane when you wanted to turn left,,,all the way to the turn point...if not ,driver just wanted to pass you like nascar driver.
You scammed me out of eight seconds
Lol
@@maryhickey3914 oof
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You said under 3 minutes, N0T 3:08
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Great tips. Thank you.
Amazing skill share
Why dont you try that here in phillipines
Inspired by seeing a very cute little princess riding on the road 👸
Dope. Needed to know these things.
Don’t worry. We now have bike turn signals
Life would be a lot easier with protected bike lanes and better bike infrastructure.
Indeed.
I enjoy the feeling that I can get flattened by a pickup truck at any second 😊
More videos ...
Nice thank you for tips
This is awesome !
Best advice ever: ride bikes in bike trails, no cars allowed areas. DO NOT RIDE ON STREETS/ROADS. Too many blind car drivers as evidenced by people not stopping at STOP signs, ref traffic lights, and running over “invisible” pedestrians. Add drunk, drugged up, texting, talking, lower IQ, impatience, ignorant, impertinent drivers as hazards. Then, the “stealth” drivers! No lights when dark, no turn signals EVER, the 10 mph over posted speed limit, etc. After several almost deadly encounters, I gave my bike away!! Pedestrians, be warned!!!
Depends on our own luck,,,long live or short live, live with crippled or death,,,, grey area always the bad one...
They should allow you to cycle on sidewalks.
Here in the Philippines hand signals will mot work.
why
Under 3 minutes. Video length 3.08 😂
I just learned cycling a few days ago and got yelled by an uncle for not showing hand signs while taking the turn
Thanks a lot for a short explanation of this
Left arm for left turn, right arm for right turn. The video is wrong
Yell him back,,,dang you uncle! Wkwkkwkw
I wish many kids watch this..
Most kids are riding wrong way..that make danger between eathother
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Bro it looks like they don’t even know how to ride a bike 💀
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Please check out UA-cam video, "Does your mama stop at stop signs?"
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Times have changed. When I was a kid, kids road on side walks. Now, they are riding on busy streets like they have a car.
As per the law
Me: Cringe. As a pro cyclist
Well how did you learn? From a friend? Classes? I don’t have friends and too broke for classes but I want to do this lol
nobody gonna do this shit oooks goofy asf
Start with Getting insurance and a lisence plate! Entitles whiners! And quit wearing the skin tight toir de france outfits...your not an athlete
Bahahahahaha....sexy there, man..leave it!