The hand signal with the left arm out and bent downward indicates which action?

• A. Stop
• B. Left turn
• C. Right turn
• D. Merge

Answer: (A)

Hand signals communicate your intentions to other drivers when signals aren’t available or visible. For the left arm signals, the position with the arm extended straight out means a left turn. If the left arm is extended out but the forearm is bent downward so the hand points toward the ground, that signals you’re stopping or slowing down. In the given signal, the arm is extended with the elbow bent downward, which indicates stopping. The other commonly taught signals—left turn and right turn—use different arm positions (straight out for left, bent upward for right). Merging isn’t conveyed by this hand position.