9/29/2010 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
Location:
Police Department
(Google Map)
Address: 615 Bess St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Host Agency: Wilmington Police Department
Date: Wednesday September 29, 2010
Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
Status: 7 seats available
Registration Deadline: Monday September 27, 2010
BikeSafe Rider Skills Days involve background information and training related to 4 areas:
The class involves classroom discussion and active riding skills assessment by qualified BikeSafe instructors. The typical agenda includes:
Address: 615 Bess St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Host Agency: Wilmington Police Department
Date: Wednesday September 29, 2010
Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
Status: 7 seats available
Registration Deadline: Monday September 27, 2010
BikeSafe Rider Skills Days involve background information and training related to 4 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 instructors. The typical agenda includes:
- Morning classroom session
- Short Ride (drivers are paired with instructors and drive a specified course for around 45 minutes)
- Break for Lunch
- Afternoon classroom session: including feedback from motor officers
- Long Ride (drivers are paired with instructors and drive a specified course for around 75 minutes)
- Final classroom session involving feedback from motor officers
7 seats available
In 1847, the City of Wilmington hired its first police officer. At that time, the police department was located in the basement of City Hall until 1962, when it moved to the old Atlantic Coast Railroad building on Red Cross Street. more info...
Wilmington Police Department BikeSafe Instructors
- Ofc. Frank Kienast (Site Coordinator)
All BikeSafe NC instructors are carefully trained and certified.
Requirements:
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