Speed bumps are designed to slow down vehicles and make neighborhoods safer. They are often installed in areas where pedestrians and vehicles are in close proximity, such as parking lots and residential streets.
They are made of rubber, asphalt or plastic and come in a variety of sizes and shapes to fit different traffic management needs. Usually, they are placed in series at intervals to maintain a reduction in speeds.
There are various types of speed bumps, some of which can be quite damaging to your vehicle if you hit them too quickly. The first type is a simple bump that rises sharply in response to a car travelling at a certain speed.
This creates an uncomfortable jolt in the vehicle. The jolt affects your suspension system, as well as your tires.
The second type of speed bump is a more gentle incline that is less aggressive and causes little jolt to your suspension. It is also less likely to cause damage to your tires as the jolt won’t impact them directly, only causing them to absorb the shock of the bounce.
The third type of speed bump is a more sophisticated obstacle that is filled with a non-Newtonian fluid. When the container is empty it would provide no obstacle to a vehicle, but as soon as it is hit by one traveling at a certain speed the fluid hardens and causes it to act as a traditional speed bump.