Love for high speed, non-observance of all traffic rules, as well as a greater number of traffic police posts "in the bushes" led to the total installation of radar detectors. Such a radar is necessary to inform the driver about the nearby employees who monitor the speed limit.
Installing a radar detector
Before starting the installation of the anti-radar, it is necessary to determine its location so that the road is in good visibility for it. An important condition for its installation is also the fact that the device itself does not distract you while driving. You can, of course, install it in a place inaccessible to prying eyes, but this will create a problem of monitoring the readings and the state of the device, the car body will interfere with the reception of the radar and laser signals, and this will significantly reduce the range of the radar. The height at which the device is installed is of no less importance. A long antenna picks up the signal much better, but the radar's ultra-high frequency is such that it can bounce off any surface.
Installing the radar on the bottom of the windshield increases the likelihood of catching the laser radar signal. Therefore, this installation is recommended for city dwellers who rarely travel out of town. And the upper part of the windshield of the radar is better placed for residents of the region where the laser radar is not used.
Correct installation of the radar will protect you from theft. Try to install the device so that it can be easily removed before leaving the vehicle. This will also prevent damage to the radar housing from overheating and deformation due to direct sunlight.
Rules for using the radar detector
Various interference in urban conditions provokes false alarms of the device, which distracts and slows down the driver's reaction speed. It is better to understand in advance the capabilities of a particular radar detector and configure it for fewer false readings. If you rarely go out of town, then it is better to immediately purchase a radar detector designed for urban conditions. Outside the city, the radar behaves completely differently, so when leaving the highway, switch it to another mode that can provide a longer signal reception range. There are special devices that independently switch the operating mode, focusing on the amount of interference.
In order for the radar detector to be really useful, you need to learn how to read its readings correctly. A weak signal may indicate that there is interference or that the radar is far enough away. It is also possible that the traffic police officer turns on the radar periodically to track the speed of only individual objects. If you do not pay enough attention to such a signal, you may not have time to take precautions in time.
The main feature of using antiradar is an immediate response to all signals and a timely reduction in speed. But do not forget about the danger of emergency braking. It is important to realize that anti-radar is not a salvation from fines, you cannot blindly rely on it. Only your responsibility, caution and vigilance will help you avoid a speeding ticket.
