July 27, BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
- Status: Closed
- Location: Durham - District 5 Station (Google Map)
- Address: 516 Rigsbee Ave., Durham, NC 27701
- Host Agency: Durham Police Dept.
- Date: Friday July 27, 2018
- Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
- Registration Deadline: Monday July 23, 2018
- 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
The Durham Police Department is an accredited police department with an authorized strength of 512 sworn police officers and a civilian staff of 119. The Durham Police Department continues to be committed to the community policing philosophy.
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Durham Police Dept. BikeSafe Assessors:
- Ofc. Scott Bell
- Site Coordinator
- Ofc. Calvin Harrell
- Site Coordinator
- Ofc. Brock Chambers
- Assessor
- Ofc. Larry Cox
- Assessor
- Ofc. Francisco De Vera
- Assessor
- Cpl. Christopher Fisher
- Assessor
- Ofc. David Frey
- Assessor
- Ofc. Frank Gore
- Assessor
- Ofc. Jerrold Hamilton
- Assessor
- Sgt. Scott Kershaw
- Assessor
- Ofc. Gabriel Munter
- Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are carefully trained and certified.