What should you do with your free arm while stopping traffic at night to emphasize your motion?

• A. Keep your arm at your side.
• B. Hold it out, palm facing traffic to emphasize your motion.
• C. Point to the ground with your finger.
• D. Wave in wide circles.

Answer: (B)

When stopping traffic at night, your signals must be clearly visible and easy to interpret. Holding your free arm outstretched with the palm facing the approaching traffic gives drivers a direct, unmistakable cue to stop and makes your motion easy to read from a distance. This posture stands out in low light and reduces the chance of drivers misreading your actions. Keeping the arm at your side can be missed in darkness, pointing to the ground doesn’t convey stopping, and waving in wide circles can look like a different or ambiguous motion. If possible, pair the signal with a flashlight or reflective gear to further boost visibility.