In traffic control, which gesture is typically used to signal a driver to proceed safely?

• A. Wave your hand frantically
• B. Stand in the driver's lane and shout
• C. Step to the side of the driver’s path and use clear hand signals
• D. Turn your back and ignore

Answer: (C)

Clear, nonverbal signaling from a safe, visible position guides a driver to proceed. In traffic control, stepping to the side of the driver's path keeps you out of the vehicle’s blind spots and makes your signals clearly visible to the driver and other road users. Using deliberate hand signals communicates your intent without shouting, reducing confusion and enhancing safety for everyone involved. Waving frantically, standing in the lane and shouting, or turning away from traffic are unsafe and unreliable, as they can startle drivers or fail to convey a definite instruction. So, stepping aside and using clear hand signals is the standard, safe way to indicate that a driver may proceed.