Can the car still be driven if the shock absorber is broken?
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Driving with a broken shock absorber is dangerous. The shock absorber acts as the damper in the car's suspension, ensuring the wheels return to their normal position quickly after bouncing. Therefore, a damaged shock absorber directly affects driving comfort and causes varying degrees of body roll when turning. It should be replaced as soon as possible. Below is an introduction to shock absorbers: 1. Working principle: Most household cars use hydraulic shock absorbers, which rely on hydraulic pressure inside to provide damping and cushioning effects. 2. Hazards of long-term oil leakage in shock absorbers: Severe internal damage may occur, potentially leading to shock absorber breakage. If the shock absorber breaks while driving at high speed, it poses a significant risk to driving safety.
A few days ago, I experienced a situation where the shock absorber failed. Right after starting the car, I felt the entire body shaking, and when turning, the steering wheel became uncontrollable, almost scraping the roadside. It scared me so much that I immediately slowed down. The shock absorber's role is to absorb road impacts and ensure stable driving. Once it breaks or leaks oil, the car becomes extremely bumpy, braking distance increases making rear-end collisions more likely, and handling performance drops significantly. Even if you manage to drive, it damages the tires and chassis. It's recommended to tow it to a repair shop as soon as possible. Don't try to save trouble by driving it hard, as it could lead to accidents.
