August 17, BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
- Status: 6 seats available
- Location: Jax PD Training Classroom (Google Map)
- Address: 110 Stillwood Rd, 2.66 miles west on Dawson Cabin Rd from US 17, Jacksonville, NC 28541
- Host Agency: Jacksonville Police Department
- Date: Saturday August 17, 2019
- Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
- Registration Deadline: Thursday August 15, 2019
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2019 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| April 12, 2019 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| May 10, 2019 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| June 21, 2019 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| July 26, 2019 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| August 17, 2019 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
Jacksonville Police Department is a Flagship 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. Yani
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Jacksonville Police Department BikeSafe Assessors:
- Cpl. Tony Frazier
- Regional Coordinator
- Sgt. Phillip Williams
- Site Coordinator
- Cpl. James Smallwood III
- Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are carefully trained and certified.
