10/28/2022 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day

  • Status: Closed
  • Location: Durham Police Head Quarters (Google Map)
  • Address: 602 E. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
  • Host Agency: Durham Police Dept.
  • Date: Friday October 28, 2022
  • Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
  • Registration Deadline: Thursday October 27, 2022
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 day involves classroom discussion and active riding skills assessment by qualified BikeSafe Assessors. Our typical agenda includes:
  • Morning classroom session
  • Short Ride (Students are paired with assessors and ride a specified route for around 30-40 minutes)
  • Break for Lunch
  • Afternoon classroom session (Includes feedback from motor officers)
  • Long Ride (Students are paired with assessors and ride a specified route for around 45-60 minutes)
  • Final classroom session involving feedback from motor officers
Requirements:
  • Legal Motorcycle Endorsement or Motorcycle Learner's Permit
  • Students must bring a properly insured and registered motorcycle to ride for class
  • Legal Helmet (must meet the D.O.T. safety standard)
  • Over-the-ankle foot protection
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Long pants
  • Full fingered gloves
  • Eye Protection (if not wearing a full-faced helmet)
Date Host Agency Location Status Fee
March 27, 2026 03/27/26 Durham PD Durham Open $0 More Info Register
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June 26, 2026 06/26/26 Durham PD Durham Open $0 More Info Register
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August 28, 2026 08/28/26 Durham PD Durham Open $0 More Info Register
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Rider Skills Day, 5/26/2023
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Durham PD Assessors:

Cpl. Scott Bell
Site Coordinator
Ofc. Brock Chambers
Site Coordinator
Ofc. Matthew Davis
Assessor
Ofc. Matthew Garvin
Assessor
Ofc. Collin Miller
Assessor
Ofc. Rashaud Trice
Assessor

All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.