While every good driver keeps an eye on their speed, Waze Regular has usually noticed a difference between the km/h displayed on their computer and that shown by the app. But who is telling the truth?
In reality the answer is not that simple. It has been established that an automobile speedometer should never underestimate your actual speed. The discount is that manufacturers overestimate it a bit, on the order of 5% of your actual speed. In short, if you’re actually driving at 50 km/h, your car’s speedometer will probably indicate 53 to 55 km/h, depending on the model, and 130 km/h on the highway. For this reason, some vehicles also declare 135. 138. km / h on the dashboard.
So it’s not uncommon to see a speedometer I application Waze, meanwhile, displays a slower speed than your vehicle’s odometer, which gives the driver the feeling of being able to press on the pedal a little more. However, Waze isn’t telling the exact truth, even if it gets closer to it than your counter. The application, adopted by over 140 million monthly users worldwide and 40% of French motorists, actually displays a speed in relation to your smartphone’s GPS. This will give its position and then it becomes easy for the machine to calculate the speed of movement. Still, GPS is often less accurate in cities with narrow streets and tight turns. There is also a short lag time when you accelerate so that the Waze displays the speed opposite your speedometer, which tracks the progress of your acceleration.
It all depends on the road where you are driving
Conversely, for example, if you drive at a constant speed of 80 km/h on the road or 130 km/h on the highway, the Waze will be able to demonstrate a more reliable speed, it will be stable and more efficient. is easily countable. So you must exercise a certain degree of caution, especially if you are used to driving while flouting the authorized speed limit.
Flashing by a radar at a speed of 5 km/h can be sufficient to obtain a fine of 135 euros and the loss of one point on the driving license. When you look at your speed, if in doubt, it’s better to stick to the slightly higher estimate announced by the meter on your dashboard.
