Driving shoes - BBC report

[at9]

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.

[Bubba136]

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?

[Anne_Louise]

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.

[spikesmike]

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

[Histiletto]

Beware of biased studies to prove certain points. They often do, whether correct and thorough or not.

[roniheels]

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.

[Dr. Shoe]

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.