The Basic Rider Course teaches the skills needed to operate a motorcycle in traffic. The course consists of classroom and range activities. The first half of the course familiarizes students with the location and operation of the controls. Students then practice riding on small motorcycles to demonstrate they have the strength, balance, and coordination of perform straight-line riding, shifting, turning, and stopping exercises. The second half of the course introduces students to street riding strategies such as emergency braking, swerving, and proper cornering techniques. All exercises are conducted at low speeds on a protected range. Students must wear a DOT-approved helmet, over-the-ankle footwear, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, full-fingered gloves (preferably leather) and protective eyewear.
Contact Information: | |
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| Ian Harrell Director, Fire & Rescue Programs Emergency Services Training Center (336) 386-3403 harrelli@surry.edu |
Freda Bryant Adm Assistant Campus Office (336) 386-3473 bryantf@surry.edu |
| Sandy Wall Adm Assistant Campus Office (336) 386-3202 walls@surry.edu | |
View a Video
This short video (approx. 5-minutes) will familiarize students/prospective students with the classroom, range, and equipment requirements for Motorcycle Safety.
Fall 2011 Schedule |
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Class |
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End |
Time |
Day | Location | Cost |
| Motorcycle Safety Training* | 11/18/2011 | 11/20/2011 | 6:00pm -10:00pm | F | SCC-J103 | $141 |
| 8:00am - 6:00pm | SatSun | SCC-DR | ||||
| *Pre-registration and prepayment required by calling (336)386-3473 or (336)386-3202. | ||||||
How to Register
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for NC Motorcycle Safety courses. You are not registered until Surry Community College has received payment in advance of the class. Class size is limited and class openings are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students will be placed in a class when the Continuing Education office receives your advance registration and payment. The tuition cost for the course is $141 (includes workbook and completion cards).
Online Schedule
There are several ways to register:
In Person
Come to the Continuing Education Office (Dobson Campus, J-building) and complete a registration form and make payment ($141).
By Mail
Print an online registration form, complete form, and mail with check, money order, or credit card information to:
Sherry White
Surry Community College
Continuing Education Division
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
By Fax
Print an online registration form, complete form with credit card information, fax to the Continuing Education Office at (336) 386-3691, Attn: Sherry White.
