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That it increases the risk of aquaplaning.
When your vehicle has a shock absorber in poor condition, the main consequences will be a lack of grip on bends, loss of steering control, and an increased risk of aquaplaning.
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That it increases the risk of aquaplaning.
That it decreases the risk of aquaplaning.
That it decreases the braking distance.
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