Should You Brake When Driving Over Speed Bumps?

[DiMicah]

You should brake when driving over speed bumps. Speed bumps, also known as speed humps, are traffic safety installations on roads designed to reduce the speed of motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles. The correct way to drive over speed bumps is to slow down before reaching them and then pass over them slowly with both wheels perpendicular to the bump. This allows both wheels to contract simultaneously, with the force from the ground being evenly distributed between the springs and shock absorbers of both wheels, minimizing damage to the vehicle. Precautions when driving over speed bumps include: 1. Avoid having only one tire go over the bump, as this can easily cause misalignment on one side of the chassis suspension; 2. Avoid driving diagonally over the bump, as this can lead to uneven force distribution when the vehicle body contacts the ground, potentially damaging the springs and tires.