Snowmobilers' Hand Signals

YOU are responsible for operating your snowmobile in a safe, legal,  and intelligent manner. The IL-DNR Snowmobile Safety Class provides you with information necessary to safely operate a snowmobile, not only in Illinois but anywhere in the United States.

Know Your Hand Signals . . . and Use Them!

Left Arm raised from the shoulder and extended straight up over the head with palm of hand flat.	Left Arm extended straight out from shoulder and pointing in the direction of the turn.
Left Arm raised at shoulder height, elbow bent and forearm vertical with palm of hand flat.	Left Arm extended out and down from the side of the body, with a downward flapping motion of hand to signal warning or caution.
Left Arm raised , elbow bent, with thumb pointing backward. In hitchhiking motion, move arm forward to backward over your shoulder.	Left Arm raised at shoulder height, elbow bent and forearm vertical, wrist bent, move arm from left to right over head, pointing to right side of trail.
Left Arm raised at shoulder height, elbow bent and forearm vertical with hand clenched in a fist.