Motorcycle Safety (Continuing Education)

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Please include a current email address when you register, and check your email for important class information around the week the class is scheduled. If you have previously attended Durham Tech, check your account information in Self-Service to ensure it is up-to-date. Reset your password if you have forgotten it.

Note: There is an online piece to the course that must be completed prior to coming to class on Saturday morning. Once you have registered and paid for the course, please email James Hale at halej@durhamtech.edu and ask for the supplemental information that needs to be completed before coming to class on Saturday.

Arrive at the motorcycles with all of your gear a minimum of 15 minutes prior to riding. Be ready to ride at the appointed time.

Gear (minimum requirements)

• DOT Approved Helmet – we have helmets for your use if needed
• Eye protection - face shield, goggles or glasses
• Long sleeve shirt; dress in layers if possible
• Long pants - sturdy denim is good; no flared bottoms or super baggy
• Over the ankle shoes. Must completely cover the ankle bone. (Chunky shoes make shifting difficult)
• Full-fingered gloves (does not have to be motorcycle gloves but cannot be rubber gloves) Sunglasses (optional)

Nice to know

• Lunch is on your own. Bring it with you, or go out.
• No set duration for lunch - varies between 45 minutes and one hour.
• Bring water - freeze a bottle or two. they stay cooler on warm days
• Drink two glasses of water each night to help hydrate your body.
• Folding chair - nice for breaks and lunch time.
• Wear sunscreen - lips also.
• Bring snacks.
• Generally range riding each morning and classroom each afternoon.

Need to know

• Bring workbook to every class.
• Class may run past scheduled time. Be flexible.
• To complete the course, you must arrive on time for each session.
• You will be tired and sore - refrain from any late night activities.