Yellow flags

[Izzys Cages]

So, how many of us hold up their hand to signal the car behind us that there's a Yellow... or some other reason that you're checking up?

[Jeff G 78]

Absolutely. It the yellow comes out or I see a spin, I try to raise a hand. I also always raise a hand when I am slowing for a pit stop.

[Team Infiniti]

Waving hand inside the car if something important needs to be communicated.

[Guest Stephen M]

I always use hand signals for pit-in and point-bys. Both hands on the wheel for a yellow since I may need to make a sudden correction to avoid debris, car re-entering the track, etc.

Although as pointed out in another thread, my point-bys at night while wearing black gloves probably weren't terribly useful.

[sbarton]

I would also add using hand signals to let people know you see them and which side you want to be passed on as well as a thank you wave for said point by.

-Scott

[ChumpStang]

The sightlines through the back of ol' Shad Max are quite hindered by a narrow window and a spoiler, so when I have to signal someone that there's a yellow or which way I want them to pass I hold my hand out the window and either just open hand or a point right or left. I will wave through the windshield after I let someone by.

[porkchops22]

Depends on the situation. Either hand signals, or i will flash the tail/brake lights (not actual apply brakes, just enought to flash the bulbs) to gain attention of car behind me.

[dsycks]

Hand signals during yellows at nelson seemed to meet with some confusion.

Most drivers saw a hand go up and acted as if they had some sense and honored the safety aspects. A few others however seemed confused as to what I was doing for a second only to resume driving like full on arsehats.

Overall I still consider it a good policy and the safe way to do business.

[Spoonwacker]

I get a hand up for yellows (I may start waving it around if I keep getting passed), and try to point significantly faster cars by. We'll see how our new spoiler affects rear visibility, and I'm wary to take a hand off the wheel with our new welded diff, but I'll try to keep doing it on straights.

[PNWZR1]

Wouldn't it be cool if vehicles were equipped with some sort of indicator to notify other drivers of an issue.

[Guest madfaber]

Wouldn't it be cool if vehicles were equipped with some sort of indicator to notify other drivers of an issue.

Like a radio?

[Craig]

Right hand up to signal when I'm slowing, either to pit or for a caution. I'll sometimes put the hand back down to help steer around a corner... even at 70%, some corners still pull hard.

[dogtired]

i question Ya'll that think anything more than a hand up and waving means much. too much hand motion in the car and the guy behind you may have no clue what you are trying to communicate.

i typically wave my hand back and forth if a yellow suddenly pops up. other than than that i am pointing. if i am pointing to the left my hand is in my left outside mirror, if i am pointing to the right my hand is inside the car and typically frantic..................... as in get off my donkey and go around me.