09/16/2022 BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day

  • Status: Closed
  • Location: Huntersville - Huntersville Police Department (Google Map)
  • Address: 9630 Julian Clark Ave, Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Host Agency: Huntersville Police Department
  • Date: Friday September 16, 2022
  • Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
  • Registration Deadline: Thursday September 15, 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
February 17, 2023 02/17/23 Huntersville PD Huntersville Open $0 More Info Register
March 31, 2023 03/31/23 Huntersville PD Huntersville Open $0 More Info Register
April 14, 2023 04/14/23 Huntersville PD Huntersville Open $0 More Info Register
May 26, 2023 05/26/23 Huntersville PD Huntersville Open $0 More Info Register
June 9, 2023 06/09/23 Huntersville PD Huntersville Open $0 More Info Register
July 21, 2023 07/21/23 Huntersville PD Huntersville Open $0 More Info Register
Huntersville PD
Rider Skills Day, 9/16/2022
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Huntersville PD Assessors:

Ofc. Craig Raymond
Site Coordinator
Sgt. Nick Bruining
Assessor
Ofc. David Lawing
Assessor
Ofc. Andrew Walters
Assessor

All BikeSafe NC assessors are
carefully trained and certified.