Things You'll Need:
- Bicycle
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Step 1
Stay inside of your lane of traffic as you bike across the stop line as you make a right turn bike signal. Your right turn signal is useless if your bike crosses over lane lines and makes contact with another motorist.
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Step 2
Decrease your bike speed as you approach a right turn. You need to be considerate of motorists turning right, yield signs and a change in traffic lights before you do a right turn bike signal.
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Step 3
Stabilize your front wheel as you prepare to do a right turn bike signal. Your right hand should grip the bike handle firmly and your torso needs to be square to the street to prevent a fall as you make a right turn.
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Step 4
Extend your left arm away from your bike to initiate the right turn bike signal. Your elbow should be bent at a 90 degree angle with your forearm pointing upward. The left palm should be pointing forward to indicate a proper right turn.
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Step 5
Employ an alternative right turn bike signal to get the attention of local motorists. A simple extension of the right arm outward suffices as a turn signal in some communities.
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Step 6
Look left and right as you turn from one street to another as you do a right turn bike signal. Your eyes should be trained to see parked vehicles, one way streets and slow-moving traffic as you complete your hand signal.
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Step 7
Drop your arm as you head into the right lane to help establish control over your bike. Your use of both hands on the handle bars allows increased speed as you re-establish position on a new street.
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Step 8
Wear bright colors on your gloves, jersey and helmet to add more power to your right turn bike signal. Bike equipment with reflective strips and neon colors help avoid accidents on a routine turn.
