What is the correct hand position for turning left on a motorcycle?

The correct hand position for turning left on a motorcycle is to extend the left hand horizontally. This is a signal to other road users that you intend to make a left turn, ensuring that your intent is clearly communicated to drivers and pedestrians around you.

Using hand signals is an important aspect of safe motorcycle riding as it increases visibility and helps prevent miscommunication on the road. By extending your left hand, you make a clear indication of your intended action, which is especially crucial in situations where turn signals might not be seen or could be misinterpreted.

Other options do not effectively communicate a left turn. For example, extending the right hand horizontally signals a right turn, while keeping both hands on the throttle does not indicate any change in direction at all. Raising the left hand above shoulder level could be seen as an indicator for slowing down or stopping rather than turning left, thus failing to serve the primary purpose of signaling a turn.