"You never really get fast enough to smooth out the bumps."
I've had conflicting theories about this approach to driving coruugations. On the one hand, there can definitely be a particular speed at which the ride smooths out. I assume it's a point where the frequency of the corrugations matches some sort of harmonic frequency of the springs and dampers of the suspension resulting in the cabin getting a nice smooth ride.
What I've been wondering though is if at that same speed, the dampers are getting a total hammering and thus are prone to overheating and blowing a relief valve..
If that is true then then the alternative theory of driving slower, and putting up with the discomfort in the cabin is actually better on the car overall.
What do you think?