November 9, BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day

• Status: Closed
• Location: Fletcher - Fletcher Police Dept (Google Map)
• Address: 300 Old Cane Creek Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
• Host Agency: Fletcher Police Department
• Date: Saturday November 09, 2019
• Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
• Registration Deadline: Thursday November 07, 2019

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 class involves classroom discussion and active riding skills assessment by qualified BikeSafe Assessors. The typical agenda includes:

• 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:

• Legal Motorcycle Endorsement
• Proper Registration
• Insurance
• Legal Helmet
• Over-the-ankle foot protection
• Long sleeve shirt
• Long pants
• Full fingered gloves
• Eye Protection

Fletcher Police Department

Rider Skills Day, Fletcher Police Department, 9/14/2019

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The mission of the Fletcher Police Department is to make a positive difference in the lives of the citizens of this community through the provision of effective and efficient law enforcement services while adhering to the ethical values and standards of t
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All BikeSafe NC assessors are carefully trained and certified.