September 29, BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
- Status: Closed
- Location: Jax PD Training Classroom (Google Map)
- Address: 110 Stillwood Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28541
- Host Agency: Jacksonville Police Department
- Date: Saturday September 29, 2012
- Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
- Registration Deadline: Thursday September 27, 2012
- BikeSafe Rider Skills Days involve background information and training related to 5 areas:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2013 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| June 21, 2013 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| June 29, 2013 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| July 19, 2013 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| July 27, 2013 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| August 16, 2013 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
Jacksonville Police Department is a Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement agency serving the City of Jacksonville, North Carolina. The department is comprised of 120 sworn officers and 30 support staff members led by Police Chief Michael G. Yaniero.
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Jacksonville Police Department BikeSafe Assessors:
- Mr. Miles Bowman
- Site Coordinator
- Ofc. Tony Frazier
- Site Coordinator
- Trp. Arthur Avitia
- Assessor
- Mr. Billy Chastain
- Assessor
- Mr. Scott Davis
- Assessor
- Mr. Ronald Farris Jr.
- Assessor
- Ofc. Daniel Gallardo
- Assessor
- Sgt. Mark Ketchum
- Assessor
- Mr. Ernest Leonard
- Assessor
- Ofc. James Smallwood III
- Assessor
- Sgt. Phillip Williams
- Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are carefully trained and certified.
