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:
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | FPD | Fletcher | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| April 25, 2020 | FPD | Fletcher | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| May 22, 2020 | FPD | Fletcher | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| June 13, 2020 | FPD | Fletcher | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| July 10, 2020 | FPD | Fletcher | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| July 31, 2020 | FPD | Fletcher | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
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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Fletcher Police Department BikeSafe Assessors:
- Capt. Jose Gutierrez
- Site Coordinator
- Sgt. David Hensley
- Site Coordinator
- Lt. Daniel Barale
- Assessor
- Cpl. Allan Corthell
- Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are carefully trained and certified.
