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From: paul@uiucuxc.Uiuc.ARPA
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Radar detectors / Best One?
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Date: Mon, 9-Sep-85 18:53:00 EDT
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Posted: Mon Sep  9 18:53:00 1985
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Nf-From: uiucuxc.Uiuc.ARPA!paul    Sep  9 17:53:00 1985


I tend to drive between 70-75 mph on the Interstate (but not w.o. my
Escort), especially in the Great Plains and Western states.  I don't
weave with the simple device of staying in the left lane until someone
wants to pass me.  At that speed I am at least four times more alert
than the average driver.  The key is never be the only one going 75,
get one, preferably two other cars in front to "draw the fire".  With
the increasing numbers of instant-on radars, even an Escort won't help
if you're out there all by yourself.  With a half-mile warning, I can
slow down w.o. distress to other drivers.  The other key is staying
alert and not passing anyone w.o. the careful once-over.  The forest
of antennas is the give-away for unmarked cars.  Any car coming up fast
from behind is a great reason to drop back discreetly to 60 until its
identity can be checked.  If it isn't a cop, let him become the bait.
Watch out for on-ramps after bridges.  Learn to look up and to the sides
for aircraft parallelling the roadway if timing lines are seen on the
pavement.  Don't overrun your detector.  80 should be absolute top speed
unless crossing South Dakota with a 3 car warning buffer.

Summary:  Keep the scan going: ahead, behind, and up.  Let someone else
get the ticket.  Examine before passing.  Don't speed w.o. your Escort or
Passport.  Be discreet and legal off the freeway.

         Paul Pomes

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