Extremely dangerous types of shoes to use when driving a car

Driving safety training experts say that in the event of an emergency braking, wearing high heels will prevent the driver from braking quickly, strongly, and in time. The foot can slip off the brake pedal, making it impossible to continue braking, and the toe can even break if the foot slips off due to the lack of protection.

So which type of shoes or sandals tops the list of most likely to cause traffic accidents while driving?

1. Wedge shoes

Wedge shoes are also not safe when driving a car.

These shoes may be more comfortable than high heels for walking, but they are not safe for driving. The construction of wedge shoes creates a gap between your foot and the pedals of the car. This gap makes it difficult to judge how much force to apply to the brake pedal or, worse, accidentally step on the accelerator.

2. High heels

It is common for women to wear high heels while driving. According to a survey by Confused.com - a UK financial and insurance services comparison organisation in 2013, up to 40% of women aged 24 - 35 who participated said they often wear high heels while driving.

You should not wear high heels when driving.

Just like wedge shoes, when wearing high heels, there will be a gap between the foot and the pedal, making it difficult for the driver to distribute the force of the pedal. In fact, people wearing high heels can only brake with their toes, so they cannot press hard enough in an emergency. In addition, this type of shoe also makes it difficult for the driver to move between the two pedals, and the high and pointed heels can even cause the foot to get stuck in the brake pedal.

3. House slippers

House slippers can be dangerous while driving.

Standing in the least dangerous position are these seemingly harmless house slippers. The easier it is to slip on a type of slipper, the easier it is to slip off your foot. Accordingly, in situations where you need to brake suddenly, your foot will slip off the slipper, leading to an unfortunate accident.

4. Flip-flops

Studies show that people wearing flip-flops take twice as long to travel between pedals.

The most dangerous culprit causing tragic accidents is flip-flops. Studies show that people wearing flip-flops will take twice as long to move between the two pedals. Not to mention, if you brake with these shoes, the driver's operation will be slowed by 0.1 seconds. It may not sound significant, but if you drive at 60km/h, you will need at least 3.3m or more to stop the car completely. And in emergency situations, every 0.1 second is extremely meaningful.