Specifications

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Movement Meaning Description
Vertical distance The hands indicate the relevant distance on top of each other.
Horizontal distance The hands indicate the relevant distance at the side of each other.
Move forwards
Both arms are bent with the palms facing the body, and the
forearms make slow movements towards the body.
Move backwards
Both arms are bent with the palms facing forwards, and the
forearms make slow movements away from the body.
To the signalman's right
The right arm is extended more or less horizontally with the palm
facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the
right.
To the signalman's left
The left arm is extended more or less horizontally with the palm
facing downwards and slowly makes small movements to the left.
Rapid movement
The hand signals used to indicate the movements are made
quicker.
Slow movement
The hand signals used to indicate the movements are made very
slowly.