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is it bad to drive a car with a broken strut?

I know that I have a broken strut, and i ordered a new one, but is it safe to drive my car. I bought two new struts, both for the back, I am getting it fixed, and it broke on my way home from work about thirty miles, is it safe to drive to the mechanic about 14 miles away? I live in the middle of no where

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1. If you have a death wish go ahead and drive it ! but please be kind enough to do it on deserted roads only.
2. The wheel will eventually fall off if you drive it.
3. Struts should be replaced in pairs... not individually... replace fronts together and backs together ! If you drive on a broken strut, you take the risk of tire failure or even possible suspension damage... I would not drive it if the strut that needs replacing is in the front !
4. ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! Unless you are interested in risking your life and the lives of the other motorists on the road. Like the other poster says, struts should be replaced in PAIRS. Either two fronts, and/or two rears.
5. A broken strut is dangerous from the fact that it effects vehicle stability, braking and handling. No wheels are going to fall off the car though. Drive cautiously, leave lots of space and all that and you should be fine to get it to the shop. I would recommend doing all four at the same time though, especially if its the rears that are bad. New struts on the rear with old ones on the front will make for some interesting handling and braking characteristics.