Signals by authorized persons.

You will only ever see these used where direct control has been taken over the traffic.

If you need to use this knowledge you will not have enough time to look it up. Learn these signals well and hope that the knowledge is never used.

Stop
Traffic approaching from the front	Traffic approaching from both front and behind	Traffic approaching from behind
To beckon traffic on
From the side	From the front	From behind *
*In Wales, bilingual signs appear on emergency services vehicles and clothing
Arm signals to persons controlling traffic
I want to go straight on	I want to turn left; use either hand	I want to turn right