Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Bet your were doing the "car" right turn signal....
You don't have to use this signal...you should use some signal...
No, in many states, it's either a flashing signal OR this, by law. That is, in many states, using the right hand to signal a right turn is not technically legal. I would, though, be very surprised if one would get a ticket for it.
Originally Posted by
cyccommute
and I'd posit that the signal is plain dangerous to use on a bike that is leaning over into a turn. Your balance is all off. Your hand is off the bar and you are trying to steer with the hand on the inside of the curve. That's not a good thing.
Signal (using whatever method)
before the turn (and focus on steering in the turn).