Does driving over speed bumps at 40 mph damage the car?
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Driving over speed bumps at 40 mph can damage the car. Here are some precautions when driving over speed bumps: Reduce speed in advance: When encountering speed bumps, it's best to slow down early and pass over them straight on, distributing the impact evenly between both tires to balance the load on the suspension system on both sides. Avoid slamming on the brakes or accelerating, and let the vehicle coast over the bump using inertia. Passing over with one side: When driving straight over speed bumps, the car will bounce and jolt more significantly. If you pass over at an angle or with just one wheel, the car will bounce less, and there will be fewer oscillations when using a single wheel.