October 26, BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
- Status: Closed
- Location: WINSTON SALEM - WSPD Special Operations Building (Google Map)
- Address: 121 Polo Rd, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27105
- Host Agency: Winston-Salem Police Dept.
- Date: Friday October 26, 2018
- Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday October 24, 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
Upcoming Classes
Date | Host Agency | Location | Status | Fee | Options | |
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March 29, 2019 | WSPD | WINSTON SALEM | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
April 26, 2019 | WSPD | WINSTON SALEM | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
May 24, 2019 | WSPD | WINSTON SALEM | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
June 21, 2019 | WSPD | WINSTON SALEM | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
July 19, 2019 | WSPD | WINSTON SALEM | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
August 30, 2019 | WSPD | WINSTON SALEM | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
Winston-Salem Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency which serves and protects its citizens. The department is comprised of both sworn and non-sworn staff members led by Police Chief Catrina Thompson.
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Winston-Salem Police Dept. BikeSafe Assessors:
- Ofc. Stephen Boissey
- Site Coordinator
- Cpl. Joshua Sheets
- Site Coordinator
- Ofc. James Carter
- Assessor
- Ofc. Stephen Everhart
- Assessor
- Sgt. Kyle Krawczyk
- Assessor
- Ofc. Bradley Richardson
- Assessor
- Ofc. Ron Robertson
- Assessor
- Ofc. Paul Spicer
- Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are carefully trained and certified.