Sidecar/ Trike Education Program       (S/TEP) is offered as training for sidecar and trike motorcycle operation. Is your family growing and you don’t want to leave them behind when you ride? Have you always wanted to ride but were a little intimidated by two-wheel motorcycles? Do you have physical limitations that make it hard for you to hold up a two-wheel motorcycle when stopped?

The Sidecar/ Trike Education Program (S/TEP) is designed to teach the novice or experienced sidecar or trike operator the skills necessary to safely operate a three-wheel vehicle on the street, even if you have never ridden any kind of motorcycle. The three-wheel motorcycles are significantly different in handling dynamics and characteristics than two-wheel motorcycles. Skills taught in the classroom and practiced on the riding range help riders to prevent accidents, thus making the road safer for everyone.

S/TEP: The 16 hour course takes the rider through the basics of motorcycle operation (controls are much the same as a two-wheel motorcycle), effective braking, turning skills and obstacle avoidance, as well as safe riding strategies. The course consists of classroom and riding range instruction.

Instructors for the S/TEP are --all experienced motorcyclists-- nationally certified by the Evergreen Safety Council.

Sidecar riggs and a trike are available for use if you currently do not have one. However, you are encouraged to bring your own rig or trike for use in the course.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Registration is conducted in the Workforce Services Office located in the Wyatt Building [Room 111] on the Danville Community College campus or via mail.

(Students under 18 years of age must contact the College regarding admission.)

v      The Instructor has the final authority in determining if a student shall be permitted to participate in the riding portion of the course.

COST:

The registration fee is $75 for in-state and out-of-state students.

S/TEP Student Workbook included with the registration fee.

PROTECTIVE GEAR:

Students must use protective gear when participating in the riding range exercises. This protective gear consist of…

ü      Full or 3/4 coverage DOT approved motorcycle helmet

ü      Eye protection

ü      Sturdy shoes, high enough to cover the ankles,

ü      Full-fingered gloves

ü      Long pants

ü      Long sleeve shirt or jacket

ü        Rain gear when necessary

Sidecar/Trike Education Program @ DCC

(S/TEP) 2008 Schedule

TRNS 1070 STMS-90

September 26,27,28 - 2008

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CLASS DAY/ HOUR:

Ø      Friday             6:00PM – 9:00PM

Ø      Saturday         8:00AM – 4:00PM

Ø      Sunday           8:00AM – 3:00PM

Time will be allocated for breaks and lunch.

NOTE: The College reserves the right to make any schedule changes deemed as necessary.

LOCATION OF CLASSES:

Training will be conducted on the

 Danville Community College campus in the Pittsylvania Room of the

Whittington W. Clement [lower level]

LRC Building and Parking Lot F.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Workforce Services

(434) 797-8430

Mark McFaddin, Coordinator

(434) 797-6421

CALL (434) 797-2222

(800) 560-4291