Originally Posted by
jwbnyc
I do when I feel it is safe to do so.
Taking your hand of the bars to signal isn't always a great idea IMO.
Exactly. You have to be sensible about these kind of things. Signal at a time when it is safe and convenient to do so. You don't want to be unable to steer or brake when needed out of a compulsive need to signal at certain times or places. The important thing is to let other people on the road (drivers and other cyclists) know what you are going to be doing.