Hand signals are easy to use and can be a very reliable way to communicate while riding a snowmobile. They can be vital to safe snowmobile riding, so always make clear, very deliberate signals with your …

Learn the correct snowmobile hand signals to communicate while snowmobiling from the Safe Riders! Snowmobile Safety Awareness Program.

Left arm extended out and down from the side of body with a downward motion of hand to signal warning or caution. Arm raised, elbow bent, with thumb pointing backward, in hitch-hiking motion …

In recent years with the enormous increase in snowmobile trails and touring, it became apparent that there was a need to develop and standardize additional hand signals for these particular needs.

When driving a snowmobile, understanding and using the proper hand signals may help keep you and your fellow riders safe. Here are seven key hand signals to know while driving a snowmobile this winter.

Make sure everyone in your group understands basic hand signals. Using signals correctly can help reduce the risk of accidents. Snowmobile-ed.com is produced by Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC.

Key hand signals for snowmobiling include the stop signal (raised fist) and turn indicators (pointing left or right). Also, slow down (palm facing down, moving up and down) and speed up (thumb up) are crucial.