Most of my bikes are not fitted with turn indicators so, I regularly use hand signals. I do also give hand signals in addition to using the indicators, if the bike has them, if I feel that drivers in my vicinity may need to be reminded of my intentions.
My James Handyvan is not fitted with turn indicators and I do think that when giving the hand signal for turning left, most drivers don't know what I am signalling and I make allowances for this.
I had never thought about the problem of hand signals in a RH drive car in Europe or vice versa; I will have a look in some old editions of the Highway code, in case there is any guidance.
Rod
My James Handyvan is not fitted with turn indicators and I do think that when giving the hand signal for turning left, most drivers don't know what I am signalling and I make allowances for this.
I had never thought about the problem of hand signals in a RH drive car in Europe or vice versa; I will have a look in some old editions of the Highway code, in case there is any guidance.
Rod
