Give your signals clearly and in good time. Give only the correct signals - the three illustrated on the right.

Giving an arm signal means riding with only one hand on the handlebars. As riding one-handed is dangerous, arm signal should not be given for longer than necessary and sometimes it is safer not to give a signal at all.

Always complete your signal and return your hand to the handlebars before carrying out the manoeuvre, such as changing direction or slowing down so as to maintain maximum control.

	Left turn signal This signal indicates that the cyclist is going to move out to the left or turn left. The whole of the arm and hand is extended level with the shoulder, palm facing forwards. If you give the signal in this way, it can be more easily seen and understood by other road users.
	Right turn signal This signal indicates that the cyclist is going to move out to the right or turn right.
	Slowing down signal This signal indicates that the cyclist is going to slow down or stop. The arm is extended level with the shoulder, palm facing downwards. Move the arm up and down at least three times, but not too fast.

Other vehicles can give signals throughout the manoeuvre because they are using direction indicator signals or stop light signals. These signals are more easily seen by other road users.

As a cyclist, you have to rely on arm signals only before the manoeuvre. Your signals are not easily seen by other road users, particularly at night or in poor visibility. Before changing direction or slowing down, make sure other road users have seen you and avoid abrupt changes that may bring you into conflict with them. Do not rely completely on your signals. Keep looking around to others.