CMI TIRE (VIETNAM)
A long weekend to escape from work life and go vacation with friends or family. Of course, for motorcyclists like us would have opportunity to go out on a trip with friends. Some people who are already expert on the trip would know that the most important and indispensable thing when going on a trip in a large group is the "hand signals". For anyone who is a beginner or already forgot about the signal. Let’s repeat the memory with this article.
The most important rule when going on a trip in a large group is not racing, not overtaking, ride according to the patterns set by the leaders. These will keep the group safe. In addition to know the hand signals before going on a long journey, do not forget to change tires that can ride in a variety of situations, whether it be concrete road, paved road, dirt road, uphill, dry road or wet road. For example CAMEL TIRE model CM-2, CM-9, CM-35, CM-58, CM-520, CM-562 .
1. Stop signal - raise the left hand. Turn palm to the front. This is only use when the roadside has space to stop the vehicle without blocking other road users.
2. Riding in line signal - raise the left hand and index finger extended straight up. It uses only when the riding lane is narrow.
3. Take the lead signal - Point your left hand backwards, then wave to the front at chest level. Use this signal to tell the person behind you to pass forward.
4. Slow down signal – Arm extended straight out, palm facing down, swing down to your side. Use this signal when road conditions or front vision is bad.
5. Riding zigzag signal - raise the left hand with index and middle fingers extended straight up. Use this signal when there are multiple lanes or roads are clear and without blocking other road users.
6. Speed up signal- left hand extended straight out, palm facing up and swing in the upward direction. Use this signal only when the front road is clear and be able to speed up.
7. Refreshment stop signal, use thumb and point at the mouth. Use this signal when traveling for a long distance and wanting to rest.
8. Emergency stop signal - left fist raised above head. Use when the front has an unsafe path and need to stop immediately. However, it’s important to beware the speed of person who is followed behind you.
9. Beware of slippery signal - left hand extended straight out, circling motion that the path ahead may have slippery. Beware of rocks and sand.
10.Turning left or right signal - Use your left hand and point your finger to the left, to show that you want to turn left. Use your left hand and point your finger to the right, showing that you want to turn right when arriving the crossroads.
11. Obstacles signal- Use left hand extended, finger point to indicates a hazard or obstacle is on the left and use the right leg extended to indicates the hazard or obstacle is on the right.
12. Fuel the tank - pointing to your fuel tank using your left index finger. Use when vehicles will be stopped for refueling, make sure that the followers see the signal.
The most important rule when going on a trip in a large group is not racing, not overtaking, ride according to the patterns set by the leaders. These will keep the group safe. In addition to know the hand signals before going on a long journey, do not forget to change tires that can ride in a variety of situations, whether it be concrete road, paved road, dirt road, uphill, dry road or wet road. For example CAMEL TIRE model CM-2, CM-9, CM-35, CM-58, CM-520, CM-562 .
1. Stop signal - raise the left hand. Turn palm to the front. This is only use when the roadside has space to stop the vehicle without blocking other road users.
2. Riding in line signal - raise the left hand and index finger extended straight up. It uses only when the riding lane is narrow.
3. Take the lead signal - Point your left hand backwards, then wave to the front at chest level. Use this signal to tell the person behind you to pass forward.
4. Slow down signal – Arm extended straight out, palm facing down, swing down to your side. Use this signal when road conditions or front vision is bad.
5. Riding zigzag signal - raise the left hand with index and middle fingers extended straight up. Use this signal when there are multiple lanes or roads are clear and without blocking other road users.
6. Speed up signal- left hand extended straight out, palm facing up and swing in the upward direction. Use this signal only when the front road is clear and be able to speed up.
7. Refreshment stop signal, use thumb and point at the mouth. Use this signal when traveling for a long distance and wanting to rest.
8. Emergency stop signal - left fist raised above head. Use when the front has an unsafe path and need to stop immediately. However, it’s important to beware the speed of person who is followed behind you.
9. Beware of slippery signal - left hand extended straight out, circling motion that the path ahead may have slippery. Beware of rocks and sand.
10.Turning left or right signal - Use your left hand and point your finger to the left, to show that you want to turn left. Use your left hand and point your finger to the right, showing that you want to turn right when arriving the crossroads.
11. Obstacles signal- Use left hand extended, finger point to indicates a hazard or obstacle is on the left and use the right leg extended to indicates the hazard or obstacle is on the right.
12. Fuel the tank - pointing to your fuel tank using your left index finger. Use when vehicles will be stopped for refueling, make sure that the followers see the signal.
