Motorcyclists can learn the skills necessary to operate a motorcycle in traffic during the North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Program’s Basic Rider Course, which will be held on Friday, April 1, from 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the SCC Driving Range at Surry Community College, Dobson, N.C.
The course will also be offered on Friday, April 15, from 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the same location. This course consists of both classroom and driving range activities. Motorcycles are provided for the course. Each site has a limited supply of helmets in various sizes. If possible, bring your own helmet to the riding portion of the course.
The course consists of 22 hours of training. The Friday evening classroom session is conducted in J-107, located in the J-Building at Surry Community College, 630 S. Main Street, Dobson. The remainder of the course is conducted at the Emergency Services Training Center behind the baseball field off Comer Boulevard in Dobson.
The cost to register is $167. Space is limited. Check www.surry.edu for future class dates. Call (336) 386-3473 or (336) 386-3398 for more details about any of Motorcycle Safety Courses. SCC’s
