BikeSafe Rider Skills Day
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The Wake Forest Police Department will host a free BikeSafe Rider Skills Day on Friday, April 10, at 8:45 a.m. at the Wake Forest Police Department, 745 Merritt Capital Dr., Suite 113.
Area motorcyclists are invited to participate in the course designed to make riding a motorcycle safer and more enjoyable. Advance registration is required and space is limited to the first 11 people to register at https://bit.ly/WFBikeSafeNCRiderSkillsDay.
BikeSafe Rider Skills Days involve background information and training related to five areas:
- Motorcycle Control - acceleration, braking, clutch control, and smoothness
- Hazard Management - observation, planning, approach position, safety margin, reaction to signs, perception of danger and reaction to danger
- Cornering - curve assessment, approach position, approach speed and safety margin
- Overtaking - planning and following position
- Roadcraft - mirrors and rear obstacles, use of signals and attitude
The course includes classroom discussion, along with advice and active riding skills assessment by qualified BikeSafe assessors.
On the day of the event, participants will be required to bring the following to class:
- 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)
Future BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Days are scheduled on the following Fridays: April 24, June 5, June 19, August 14, and September 25. For more information, contact Cpl. Adam Eldridge at 919-554-6150 or aeldridge@wakeforestnc.gov.