What are the hand signals of traffic police?
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Traffic police hand signals include stop, go straight, left turn, left turn waiting, and pull over, among others. Here is the relevant information: Stop and Go Straight: The left arm is extended straight forward and upward with the palm facing forward, indicating that vehicles ahead are not allowed to proceed. The left arm is extended horizontally to the left with the palm facing forward; the right arm is extended horizontally to the right with the palm facing forward and swings to the left, allowing vehicles on the right to proceed straight. Left Turn: The right arm is extended horizontally forward with the palm facing forward; the left arm and hand are extended straight and swing to the right front with the palm facing right, allowing vehicles to make a left turn. A U-turn is permitted if it does not interfere with the passage of released vehicles. Left Turn Waiting: The left arm is extended horizontally to the lower left with the palm facing downward; the left arm and hand are extended straight and swing downward, allowing left-turning vehicles on the left to enter the intersection, approach the center of the intersection along the left turn direction, and wait for the left turn signal. Pull Over: The left arm is extended horizontally forward and upward with the palm facing forward; the right arm is extended horizontally forward and downward with the palm facing left; the right arm swings horizontally to the left, indicating that the vehicle should pull over.
The most common traffic police hand signals include the stop signal, where they raise their arm vertically upward, indicating that all vehicles must come to a complete stop; the go-straight signal is an arm extended straight forward, indicating that vehicles can proceed straight; the left-turn signal involves waving or pointing the arm to the left, instructing drivers to turn left; the right-turn signal is similar but with the arm pointing to the right. These signals are particularly crucial at intersections, helping to reduce misjudgments and accidents. I've noticed that many accidents often stem from drivers being unfamiliar with or ignoring these signals, especially when traffic lights malfunction. Traffic police also use hand signals to indicate slowing down, typically by lowering their arm slowly to signal reducing speed. Although these gestures are simple, their consistent execution can significantly enhance road safety. I believe every daily driver should master them.
