09/17/2021 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day

  • Status: Closed
  • Location: Greensboro - Greensboro Police Dept -- S Swing Rd (Google Map)
  • Address: 300 S Swing Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409
  • Host Agency: Greensboro Police Department
  • Date: Friday September 17, 2021
  • Start Time: 8:30 AM sharp
  • Registration Deadline: Friday September 17, 2021
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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Greensboro PD Assessors:

Cpl. Sean Patterson
Site Coordinator
Cpl. Deon Carter
Assessor
Ofc. Tom Fetzer
Assessor
Ofc. Carl Hubbard
Assessor
Sgt. Andrew Muldowney
Assessor
Ofc. Austin Schoonmaker
Assessor

All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.