at9 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11387195 May not be available outside the UK. Seems that flipflops and wellies are amongst the least safe footwear for driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11387195 May not be available outside the UK. Seems that flipflops and wellies are amongst the least safe footwear for driving. Always an "on going" debate. While there are some styles of footwear that are absolutely not safe to wear while driving a car, the driver's common sense should be enough to insure that they don't wear these styles while driving. I think I remember a discussion that took place here a couple of years ago about some automobile insurance policies in Europe (?) the UK (?) not covering drivers that have accidents while wearing "unsafe" footwear which included high heels. Does anyone else remember that discussion? Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne_Louise Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Nothing was said there about the obvious answer - drive in bare feet! I always do, not only is it much safer but there's no risk of heels being scuffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikesmike Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 To Anne Louise. In the U.S., many states have highway safety laws forbid drivers from driving without shoes. I always drive in 5 3/4" high heels. Better safe and happy I always say. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Histiletto Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Beware of biased studies to prove certain points. They often do, whether correct and thorough or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roniheels Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Bottom line ... wear what you feel most safe and comfortable while you drive. You are controling a multi-ton vehicle that can carry you safely here and there or cause uncertain tragetyif safety precuations are not taken. Driving is a priviledge, not a right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 No. Insurance companies do not discriminate on the basis of footwear which is why theis question is never asked on a claim form. Moreover, you cannot be charged for dangerous driving on the basis of footwear either, you will only be charged if you actually do something dangerous like swerving into oncomoing traffic. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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