July 15, BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day
- Status: 6 seats available
- Location: Jax PD Training Classroom (Google Map)
- Address: 110 Stillwood Road, Jacksonville, NC 28541
- Host Agency: Jacksonville Police Department
- Date: Friday July 15, 2022
- Start Time: 8:45 AM sharp
- Registration Deadline: Monday July 11, 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 | |
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May 20, 2022 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
July 15, 2022 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
August 12, 2022 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
September 9, 2022 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
October 7, 2022 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
November 4, 2022 | Jax PD | Jacksonville | Open | $0 | More Info | Register |
Jacksonville Police Department is a Flagship Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement agency serving the City of Jacksonville, North Carolina. The department is comprised of 120 sworn officers and 30 support staff members led by Police Chief Michael G. Yani
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Jacksonville Police Department BikeSafe Assessors:
- Lt. Phillip Williams
- Regional Coordinator
- Cpl. Tony Frazier
- Assessor
- Lt. Mark Ketchum
- Assessor
- Sgt. James Smallwood III
- Assessor
All BikeSafe NC assessors are carefully trained and certified.