What is the best way to drive over a speed bump?

Question

I have seen people actually go faster over a speed bump, I have seen them square up so that both front then the rear tires hit at the same time. I have also seen people go at an angle. So what is the best way so that you won't misalign your vehicle?

Answer 1

I have read somewhere that it is recommended that you go less than three miles per hour when you come across a speed bump. From personal experience I drive and go over speed bumps at an angle. I have done this for over 20 years and my cars have never been misaligned. So try avoid them at all cost and if you cant drive slowly over them.

Answer 2

What is the best way to drive over a speed bump?

With your car?

You're not going to misalign your car. We have them around both of the schools my children attend ..and I have to drive over them on a daily basis. I go slow - as that is the purpose for the bumps - and my car is perfectly in tact.

Answer 3

I prefer the angle and slowly

as the new bump they put in at the restraunt I eat at after work is higher than my suspension lets the car drop to... and misalign isn't so much the issue as loosing functioning parts off the bottom of the car...

Answer 4

On an angle.Especially if you have a car that is lowered or has an exhaust that hangs down.
I always go over a speed bump on an angle because each one is a different size and just never know which one will scratch underneath your car

Answer 5

cautiously first and foremost.
then, as slow as possible-roll from a near stop. clear the bump with as much of the vehicle as possible also,if there's room to slowly drive around. you can safely do that at a bit faster speed and not have to nearly stop. however, i keep in mind there is a reason for reduced speed and drive alert with caution. speedbumps are mildly less annoying than stop signs.

Answer 6

Speed bumps were put in to slow you down. Maybe then they should be referred to as "slow down bumps" instead of speed bumps. Speed is contradictory to what it tries to enforce.
For your safety and the life of your suspension and alignment, you should slow down, make sure both tires hit at the same time and roll over the bump, not accelerate over it.
A speed bump can mess up your alignment if you take them too fast.
Be wise. Slow down. Take it easy. They were put there to slow you down.

Answer 7

Go slow! They are called speed bumps for a reason. They make you go slow through an speed restricted area so the slower the better!

Answer 8

First of all... if you are speeding and you know there is a speed bump coming, then maybe you or anyone else should think twice about driving! Come on! Speed bumps are put down to slow your vehicle down, right? Anyone who drives fast over them is only asking to tear his or her car alignment all up! Speed bumps ahead? Then slow down please! :)

Answer 9

Reeeeeeeeeeeeaaaal Slooooooooooow

Answer 10

If there is no way to avoid the Speed bump, I come to a complete stop directly in front of the bump, then proceed slowly over it. it will not up set your alignment, struts, or shocks, springs, or anything. if you fly over it, your slowly screwing up your front end. best is too avoid them when possible, use a different street.