The hand and arm bent at 90 degrees and pointing downward indicate the driver's intention to

The hand and arm bent at 90 degrees and pointing downward indicate the driver's intention to

• A. Go straight.
• B. Make a right turn.
• C. Make a left turn.
• D. Slow down or stop.

Answer: (D)

The signal described is one you learn to communicate with other drivers when your main lights or signals aren’t enough. When the arm is extended straight out to the side, that means a left turn. When the arm is bent at the elbow with the hand raised, that indicates a right turn. When the arm is bent at the elbow with the hand pointed downward, that tells others you intend to slow down or stop. So the downward, bent-arm gesture is used to indicate slowing down or stopping. This helps other road users anticipate your actions, especially in situations where electronic signals aren’t functioning or you’re riding a bike and signaling manually.

The signal described is one you learn to communicate with other drivers when your main lights or signals aren’t enough. When the arm is extended straight out to the side, that means a left turn. When the arm is bent at the elbow with the hand raised, that indicates a right turn. When the arm is bent at the elbow with the hand pointed downward, that tells others you intend to slow down or stop. So the downward, bent-arm gesture is used to indicate slowing down or stopping. This helps other road users anticipate your actions, especially in situations where electronic signals aren’t functioning or you’re riding a bike and signaling manually.