May 7, BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
- Status: Closed
- Location: Morrisville - Morrisville Police Department (Google Map)
- Address: 260 Town Hall Dr. #C, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Host Agency: Morrisville Police Department
- Date: Saturday May 07, 2022
- Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
- Registration Deadline: Friday May 06, 2022
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2022 | Morrisville PD | Morrisville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| July 2, 2022 | Morrisville PD | Morrisville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| July 30, 2022 | Morrisville PD | Morrisville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| August 27, 2022 | Morrisville PD | Morrisville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| September 24, 2022 | Morrisville PD | Morrisville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
| October 22, 2022 | Morrisville PD | Morrisville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
The Nationally Accredited Police Department provides 24-hour law enforcement services for businesses and residents within the town limits of Morrisville.
Our main responsibilities include maintaining order, protecting public and property, patrolling,
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Morrisville Police Department BikeSafe Assessors:
- Sgt. Chad Penland
- Site Coordinator
- Ofc. Gerald Morris
- Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are carefully trained and certified.
