North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

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What should an officer ensure in order to pace a vehicle accurately?

Their radar is functioning
That their speedometer is accurate
They have clear visibility of the road
They are in a marked vehicle

The correct answer is: That their speedometer is accurate

To accurately pace a vehicle, it is essential for an officer to ensure that their speedometer is accurate. Pacing involves matching the speed of a target vehicle over a distance to determine how fast it is traveling. If the speedometer is not calibrated correctly, the officer may misjudge the speed of both their own vehicle and the target vehicle. An accurate speed reading is crucial for reliable enforcement action, such as issuing a speeding citation, and to ensure that the evidence collected can stand up in court. Therefore, the accuracy of the speedometer directly influences the reliability of the pacing method used by the officer.