How to Drive Over a Speed Bump
Speed bumps in residential areas and parking lots provide a means to control traffic, so vehicles maintain a safety speed of the regulated area. Speed bumps confuse some drivers because they haven't a clue on how to approach or go over a speed bump to prevent structural damage to their vehicle. These steps will help guide you when driving over a speed bump.
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Instructions
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Approach the speed bump as if your car is very low to the ground.
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Take the speed bump at an angle or not, then slowly and gently take your vehicle over the speed bump, like gliding over.
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Clear the speed bump altogether and gradually press on the gas.
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Continue driving down the street. Abide by all the speed laws and your vehicle will stay aligned.
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Tips & Warnings
Some drivers may feel that speed bumps are cumbersome and rightly so; however, they save lives and place a piece of mind in parents' hearts.
Some vehicles are so low to the ground that the driver must sideline the speed bump. This works but you must go very slowly.
Most cars are not in danger of misalignment or losing a functioning part of the car. The purpose of the speed bumps is to force drivers to slow down.
Some drivers get a kick out driving fast over speed bumps. This is not a good idea because your car could end up at the muffler shop or tire shop the same day.
Some drivers feel if they go fast over a speed bump they will ruin their front alignment.
