Originally Posted by
Paul Barnard
You have no idea whether waving and other hand signals add to confusion or not, because by your own admission you don't do it. Those of us who do use them, know how effective they are.
Do I need to stop my bike to take a bottle out of the cage to drink?
Made-up hand signals are dangerous. Period.
I can do a lot of things while riding, such as getting my water bottle, taking a drink, and replacing it.
Waving, however, is preposterously unnecessary. Made-up hand signals to drivers are even worse.
Deal with it.
And do yourself and everybody on the road a favor and don't try to direct traffic while you're riding.