December 13, BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day

  • Status: Closed
  • Location: Wake Tech Public Safety Training Fac. (Google Map)
  • Address: 321 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Host Agency: NC State Highway Patrol
  • Date: Thursday December 13, 2012
  • Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday December 12, 2012
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 class involves classroom discussion and active riding skills assessment by qualified BikeSafe Assessors. The typical agenda includes:
  • Morning classroom session
  • Short Ride (Drivers are paired with assessors and drive a specified course for around 45 minutes)
  • Break for Lunch
  • Afternoon classroom session (Includes feedback from motor officers)
  • Long Ride (Drivers are paired with assessors and drive a specified course for around 75 minutes)
  • Final classroom session involving feedback from motor officers
Requirements:
  • Legal Motorcycle Endorsement
  • Proper Registration
  • Insurance
  • Legal Helmet
  • Over-the-ankle foot protection
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Long pants
  • Full fingered gloves
  • Eye Protection

Upcoming Classes

Date Host Agency Location Status Fee Options
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The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible.
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NC State Highway Patrol BikeSafe Assessors:

Sgt. Mike Conwell
Statewide Coordinator
Joshua DeFisher
Regional Coordinator
Sgt. Cliff Adams
Assessor
Trp. Dwayne Collins
Assessor
Trp. Mark Coyle
Assessor
Trp. William Henning
Assessor
Trp. Tommy Perry
Assessor
Trp. Kevin Robinson
Assessor

All BikeSafe NC assessors are carefully trained and certified.