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07/19/2019 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
Status:
Closed
Location:
Wilson County EMS
(Google Map)
Address:
1817 Glendale Dr, Wilson , NC 27894
Host Agency:
Wilson Police Department
Date:
Friday July 19, 2019
Start Time:
8:45 AM sharp
Registration Deadline:
Thursday July 18, 2019
BikeSafe Rider Skills Days involve background information and training related to 5 areas:
Motorcycle Control
(Covers Acceleration, Braking, Clutch Control, and Smoothness)
Hazard Management
(Covers Observation, Planning, Approach Position, Safety Margin, Reaction to Signs, Perception of Danger, and Reaction to Danger)
Cornering
(Covers Curve Assessment, Approach Position, Approach Speed, and Safety Margin)
Overtaking
(Covers Planning and Following Position)
Roadcraft
(Covers Mirrors / Rear Obstacles, Use of Signals, and Attitude)
The day involves classroom discussion and active riding skills assessment by qualified BikeSafe Assessors. Our typical agenda includes:
Morning classroom session
Short Ride
(Students are paired with assessors and ride a specified route for around 30-40 minutes)
Break for Lunch
Afternoon classroom session
(Includes feedback from motor officers)
Long Ride
(Students are paired with assessors and ride a specified route for around 45-60 minutes)
Final classroom session involving feedback from motor officers
Requirements:
Legal Motorcycle Endorsement or Motorcycle Learner's Permit
Students must bring a properly insured and registered motorcycle to ride for class
Legal Helmet (must meet the D.O.T. safety standard)
Over-the-ankle foot protection
Long sleeve shirt
Long pants
Full fingered gloves
Eye Protection (if not wearing a full-faced helmet)
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Wilson PD Assessors:
Cpl. Patrick Sherrill
Site Coordinator
Capt. Benny Boykin
Assessor
Sgt. Justin Cox
Assessor
Sgt. Kenneth Robinson
Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.