Answer: A pothole can cause sudden braking or steering, but whether it changes your score depends on the device and scoring system.
Do not create a bigger hazard to protect the score
Avoid potholes only when it is safe to do so. Swerving into another lane or braking violently with traffic close behind is worse than one questionable telematics event. If the same road repeatedly produces strange readings, record the route and raise the pattern with the provider.
Road defects can create abrupt movements
A pothole can make a driver brake suddenly, steer sharply or produce a jolt through the vehicle. Depending on the sensor and scoring method, that movement may look similar to an aggressive manoeuvre even though the road surface caused it.
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