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 RCATT (Regional Center for Applied Technology and Training) building 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) 2009
Schedule
TRNS 1070 STMS-90
May 22,23&24-2009
.
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 P2.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Workforce Services
(434) 797-8430
Mark McFaddin, Coordinator
(434) 797-6421
CALL (434) 797-2222
(800) 560-4291
