Originally Posted by
mgw4jc
I could use my right hand in some circumstances, but I'm usually braking at the same time. If I'm going to be braking with only one hand, I prefer it to be the back brake and not the front. However, if I'm not needing to slow down drastically, I could very well use my left hand/front brake.
And depending on the circumstance, I may not do a right signal at all. If there is not someone actually waiting on me before they pull out, I just do my turn. I can turn faster with both hands on the handlebars anyway.
I too am more comfortable with my left hand off the bar than my right but I point with my right hand if I'm making a right hand turn (started doing that just this year). I too would rather not be braking and pointing at the same time so, if there is a car behind me, I'll point when I'm not braking which may mean much earlier than when I turn. If I do have to point and brake at the same time, it will just be a quick point and light on the brakes while my hand is off the bar.
BTW, you are capable of more braking power from your front brake than your rear so while it might not make much difference (or any difference) when braking lightly, if you really need to brake hard, you should get used to using your front brake predominantly. For that reason, I have trained myself to use my front brake as my go-to brake.