December 11, BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
- Status: Closed
- Location: Charlotte - IMAP Building (Google Map)
- Address: 2327 Tipton Drive, Charlotte, NC 28206
- Host Agency: NC State Highway Patrol
- Date: Friday December 11, 2020
- Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
- Registration Deadline: Thursday December 10, 2020
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2021 | NCSHP | Charlotte | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| February 12, 2021 | NCSHP | Cary | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| February 26, 2021 | NCSHP | Charlotte | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| March 19, 2021 | NCSHP | Cary | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| March 26, 2021 | NCSHP | Charlotte | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| April 9, 2021 | NCSHP | Cary | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible.
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NC State Highway Patrol BikeSafe Assessors:
- Sgt. James Pickard
- Statewide Coordinator
- Trp. Blake Fisher
- Site Coordinator
- Trp. Brandon McRae
- Site Coordinator
- Trp. Ceon Cayco
- Assessor
- Trp. Michael Loukos
- Assessor
- Trp. Jacob Mann
- Assessor
- Trp. Jonathan Sherrill
- Assessor
- Trp. Corey Thompson
- Assessor
- Trp. Christopher Wooten
- Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are carefully trained and certified.
