Have you have had moments where you wish you had a reminder about your speed while driving? Even experienced drivers can easily get caught in a sudden fast flow of traffic – it’s easy for anyone to be distracted by signage, unexpected phone calls, or a GPS, to the point that they aren’t paying the attention to their speed for a bit. In today’s world, we deal with so many distractions as drivers that it is nice having little reminders. Contrary to what many people might think, a modern radar detector can be an amazing safety device for drivers, offering another way to know and monitor their current speed, as well as being aware of potential roadside hazards. When it comes to safe driving, one of the best radar detectors on the market is the Uniden R7 Radar Detector! Personally, I wish we had one of these Easter weekend a few years ago, when we got caught up in the flow of traffic while we were visiting family, and ended up speeding without realizing it.
So, how does the Uniden R7 Radar Detector help you be a better driver? The Uniden R7 Radar Detector tracks up to four signals simultaneously for greater awareness while you are driving. On the systems large OLED display, you can find arrows that identify the direction of incoming radar and changes color on a scale of green to red to indicate the signal strength, making sure you get the best information possible. In other words, the arrows help you quickly and easily read information while you are driving, allowing you keep your focus where it is needed most – the road. As well, it uses k-filters and ka-filters, which help prevent false detections.
Probably the biggest safety feature of the Uniden R7 Radar Detector, however, is the ability for it to monitor your current driving speed. With this system, you can monitor your driving speed through voice notifications and the MAX speed warning system, which will inform you when you exceed the preset speed without taking your eyes off the road. This allows you to always maintain a safe driving speed and make sure you don’t get caught in the flow of speeding traffic. While this will obviously help you avoid speeding normally, a slight adjustment can also help you avoid dangerous speeds or trouble during unsafe driving conditions. Best of all, it works with most vehicles, allowing you to get real-time alerts anytime, anywhere, even if you have to switch vehicles!
Would you like to learn more about the Uniden R7 Radar Detector? Make sure to head over to BestBuy.com or your local Best Buy store. Who knew being safe driving could be so easy?
Calvin says
Nice, I never used a radar detector here, but it’s legal here. So many neat gadgets. I have a radio interceptor.. also dash cam.
Tim says
Even if your aren’t a lead-foot driver, it can be hard to stay at the speed limit if the cars around you are going faster. You naturally want to go with the flow of traffic, and before you realize it, you are going 15 over the limit.
Nikki says
Radar detectors aren’t as helpful as people think. They go off when passing certain stores and police also have ways of blocking their signals.
Jan Lee says
I agree….I think this would be more distracting than helpful, but just my opinion.
Natalie says
I would feel safer if this was in all our family cars! Driving is tricky where I live due to the bad weather.
Sarah Pearce says
This would be great for me. I’m not typically a fast driver but sometimes a good song comes on and I get a little carried away with singing and less focused on my speed.
athena graeme says
I am a terrible driver. Having learned late in life I never seem to be able to keep my speed stable. I’m so terrified to look away from the road to look at my speed I often end up speeding or going too slow. Sometimes it’s not a lead foot, it’s a too terrified to look away from the road thing! Super helpful tool!
monique s says
It is great that this lets you know if you are driving too fast without taking your attention away from the road. Great safety gadget
Molli Taylor says
this is actually some pretty cool technology. nothing wrong with increased safetym right?
tammy ta says
I really like the feature that it will monitor your current driving speed. Also that it will give you voice notifications about speed.
MPaula says
Radar detectors are illegal in Canada. The government rep in my area (Ontario Premier Doug Ford) is considering increasing the speed limit on the 400-series highways (mainly in the Toronto area plus two that go across southern Ontario to the 2 cities furthest west). I feel that a detection system would help if it monitored your speed relative to the cars around you – respecially right in front of you. And also if it would recommend speed based on adverse weather conditions, especially if you should GET OFF the road!
Susan Bewley says
That is the main thing people use it for here – detecting your speed and other dangers on the road. 🙂
Lisa Ellison says
The dog on this page is really cute! Don’t forget to keep your pets safe in the car too!
Eve Rallison says
when I was a kid my father got into a car accident, it was very scary for all of us. people, please drive safely.
Zoey says
I’m not sure whether I would find this helpful or distracting. Interesting idea though!
Susan Smith says
I like that this lets you know if you are driving too fast without taking your attention away from the road. I don’t always pay attention to have fast I’m going.
andie says
My daughter is about to start driving and anything to make things safer would put my mind at ease, at least a little. Thanks for this article..
Janice Dean says
I am not sure if they are legal in Michigan. But it was a good review! Thanks
Donna Porter says
Having this would make driving so much safer especially when you have teen drivers in the family. Well with hubby driving too! lol
Jenny Ham says
Great for awareness sometime we are driving and not thinking about our own speed etc. Looks like not only will it help you not get a ticket it also keeps you safe.