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Motorcycle Riders Urged To Sign Up For Free Course Taught by Virginia State Troopers

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Virginia State Police is again offering its “Ride 2 Save Lives” motorcycle self-assessment courses through October across the Commonwealth.

The free motorcycle self-assessment courses conducted by a Virginia State Police Motors trooper allow current riders the opportunity to learn and practice:

  • rider safety
  • how to handle hazards
  • special situations
  • interstate highways
  • curve negotiation
The courses are conducted by Virginia State Police motors troopers.

Motorcyclists ride in a safe and controlled environment as they learn and practice rider safety through the use of S.I.P.D.E (Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute) process. Space is limited to 30 riders for these events, so please register early.

All participants must have a valid operator’s license with a Class ‘M’ endorsement, appropriate riding attire, and helmet and eye protection. Motorcycles must be street-legal, and helmets must be USDOT-approved to participate in this program. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required (course enrollment ends the Wednesday before the scheduled class.)

For a comprehensive listing of Ride 2 Save Lives courses, click here: virginiastatepolice.eventbrite.com.

Original source can be found here.

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