North Carolina RADAR State Practice Exam

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What happens to the speed of the target vehicle if the closing speed is calculated after subtracting the patrol speed?

The target speed is decreased
The patrol speed is eliminated from the equation
The target speed is equal to the patrol speed
The result reflects the closing speed

The correct answer is: The patrol speed is eliminated from the equation

The process of calculating the closing speed between a patrol vehicle and a target vehicle involves taking the speed of both vehicles into account. When the patrol speed is subtracted from the overall closing speed, it effectively isolates the speed of the target vehicle. This means that the speed of the target vehicle is determined by removing the patrol speed from the closing speed calculation. By eliminating the patrol speed from the equation, what remains is a clear representation of the speed at which the target vehicle is approaching or distancing itself from the patrol vehicle. This adjustment is crucial for understanding how fast the target vehicle is moving relative to the stationary observer or patrol unit. In this context, while the other options may suggest outcomes that are not accurate representations of this calculation, the correct choice is that the patrol speed is indeed eliminated from the equation, allowing for a precise knowledge of the target vehicle's speed during law enforcement activities.