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Sidecar/Trike
Education Program
Instructor
Preparation Course
 The
Sidecar/Trike Education Program (S/TEP) is an organization that offers training
for 3-wheeled motorcycle based vehicles, similar to the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation courses offered for 2-wheeled motorcycles.
The Novice course begins with the assumption that the student has never
been on a 3-wheeled motorcycle before, and progresses through advanced turning,
braking, and obstacle avoidance training, as well as street survival strategies
for the 3-wheeled motorcyclist. These
vehicles handle VERY differently than a standard motorcycle and accident data
indicates a need for separate training.
Who Supports The Program
Editorial
Since 2003 several local manufacturers
and 3 wheel service companies have joined together to support Evergreen
Safety Council with their S/TEP program.
This is critical because although
Evergreen operates the program, there is not a budget large enough to
fund the inventory and service needs necessary to keep the program
running.
Over the years bikes and service have
been provided by Dauntless Motors of Covington, Irbit
Motorworks of Redmond and On Three Trike Conversions of of
Redmond.
It is because of support from these
businesses that the program has survived and flourished.
Tom Mehren/Publisher |
The Instructor Preparation course certifies
individuals interested in offering 3-wheeled training, to use the curriculum
developed by the S/TEP. Certification
is national, and entitles the successful Instructor Candidate to access to the
course material, free publicity and other assistance for classes they offer,
recognition by several state motorcycle safety programs, and low cost insurance
for their classes. Students graduating the Novice and Advanced classes not only
have the benefit of the training, but several major insurance companies are
currently offering discounts for course completion.
The IP involves two days of learning how to teach the
Novice and Advanced course and one
day of practice evaluation and range control exercises, followed by two days of
teaching an actual class of novice students. Sidecar rigs and a trike (if
available) will be provided for Instructor Candidate use.
Cost of the course is $395.00 USD, which does not include
meals and/or lodging. Class size limit is 12. Graduates will
receive a S/TEP Instructor Guide and binder/portfolio, transparency masters, a
copy of the student handbook, range cards, a range card belt pouch, and an
instructor shirt.
Registration for the course will be taken by Evergreen
Safety Council either by phone at: 800-521-0778, or by mail at:
Evergreen Safety Council
S/TEP Course
401 Pontius Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
Winter/2003
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