Making traffic signals on your bike?

[foxfirefey]

So, I have a vague idea of what traffic signals you're supposed to do on a bike. The problem is, I apparently don't always have the talent to bike *and* signal at the same time! I totally tumbled onto the road today trying to signal a right turn with my right arm.

Is there a better way? Does anybody have particular strategies? Should I just practice more in non-traffic areas until I'm more confident? Do they matter that much in your experience--how bad a sin is it to not do them?

Comments

[kuwdora]

Hi,

When I'm turning right, I tend to use the third hand signal on this page since I've wobbled and almost fallen off my bike before.

But there's also the option of buying and installing turn signals on your bicycle. I've seen electronic turn signals for as little as $12.00 and upwards of fancy $60.00 signals that you mount just beneath your bicycle seat. It may be something worth looking into.

[foxfirefey]

That's...actually really tempting. The roads here often have potholes or big cracks or cobbles and the thought of falling into the road into possible traffic like I did today is...really intimidating.