How to Use a Radar Detector

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:UseRadarDetector
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How to Use a Radar Detector

Introduction

A radar detector is a must have for any driver who is prone to speeding. Follow these steps to use one.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

Purchase a radar detector that meets your needs and budget.
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Step Two

Install the detector in a way that you can see it but it does not block your field of vision.
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Step Three

Adjust brightness and other settings so that it is easily seen and understandable to you.
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Step Four

Learn to react quickly. You cannot spend too much time looking and deciding whether or not you should slow down. You should slow first and ask questions later.
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Step Five

Know where you receive false signals so you can ignore them.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Make sure your detector has VG2 cloaking as this will help prevent police from using a radar detector "detector" and ticket you for having one in an area where they are illegal.
  • Your detector only works if you can see and hear it. Keep it visible and the volume on high.
  • Spot police using lasers because they will be visibly pointing a boxy gun at your car.
  • Radar detectors are illegal in some states. Learn local laws or you could be ticketed.
  • Evading an officer's laser can be dangerous and result in an accident and reckless operation charges. Sometimes it is best to just take the ticket.
  • Cops can sometimes use known false signal areas to cloak their presence. Watch for changes in your detector's strength, band, direction or frequency.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Radar detector
  • Car
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