Form both hands into 'U' handshapes, with your index and middle fingers extended and kept together. Hold your hands in front of you with your palms facing down and your fingers pointing forward. Move your hands forward and backward in an alternating motion, sliding past each other a few times.
Sign 'freeway' using the alternating 'U' handshapes, then use the sign for 'traffic' or 'full' with a frustrated facial expression to show the heavy congestion.
Sign 'freeway', then follow up with the sign for 'fast' to emphasize the speed and efficiency of the route.
Sign 'drive' and 'freeway', then indicate the duration by signing 'three' and 'hours' to complete the thought.
Sign 'freeway' using the alternating 'U' handshapes, then use the sign for 'traffic' or 'full' with a frustrated facial expression to show the heavy congestion.
Sign 'freeway', then follow up with the sign for 'fast' to emphasize the speed and efficiency of the route.
Sign 'drive' and 'freeway', then indicate the duration by signing 'three' and 'hours' to complete the thought.
Yes, in ASL, the same sign is typically used for both 'freeway' and 'highway'. The context of your conversation will usually make it clear which specific type of major road you are referring to.
While people might understand your general meaning, 'street' or 'road' uses flat hands and a parallel forward motion. 'Freeway' specifically uses the alternating 'U' handshapes to show high-speed, multi-lane traffic, so it is best to use the exact sign for clarity.
You can adjust the speed of the alternating motion to match the context. A smooth, moderate pace is standard, but signing it faster can imply speeding traffic, while signing it slowly might imply a traffic jam.
