To some drivers, a car with worn or broken shock absorbers may seem to ride just fine. And it could be like that, at least while the road surface is smooth and the speeds are relatively low. This, however, can change rather abruptly if the driver needs to perform a sudden maneuver or brake sharply. In such situations, the vehicle can be very bouncy and difficult to control, which may cause a crash. With that in mind, driving a car with broken shock absorbers is not a good idea.