Arm signals for stops and turns: Hand and arm extended upward means which maneuver?

• A. Left Turn
• B. Slow or Stop
• C. Right Turn
• D. U Turn

Answer: (C)

The trick with hand signals is to communicate your intended move to other drivers when you’re not using your vehicle’s signals. When the left arm is extended upward with the elbow bent, this is the signal for a right turn. The upward lift clearly shows you’re turning to the right, helping drivers and pedestrians anticipate your movement and merge or turn safely.

For context, other common signals use the arm stretched straight out to the side for a left turn, and the arm extended downward for slow or stop. A U-turn isn’t represented by this upward signal.