Why shouldn't you take off your shoes and go barefoot when driving?
Many people like to take off their shoes and sandals and leave their feet bare while driving to create a cool, comfortable feeling for their feet. However, taking off shoes while driving also poses many risks and dangers.
While driving, especially on long trips that require hours of driving, some drivers often have the habit of taking off their shoes and sandals and driving barefoot to create a cool, comfortable feeling for their feet.
However, some experienced drivers believe that driving with bare feet is not advisable, because even though the feet feel cool and comfortable, there are still many potential risks and dangers as well as reducing the driver's response to the accelerator and brake pedals.
Here are 4 reasons why you should not take off your shoes and sandals and go barefoot when driving:
Slippery
Taking off shoes and sandals while driving a car can easily cause slipping when the feet come into direct contact with the accelerator and brake pedals. Especially in hot and humid weather conditions or when the driver's feet sweat, it can easily cause slipping when braking or accelerating, making it difficult for the driver to control the vehicle.
In addition, driving with bare feet can cause confusion on the gas or brake pedal, potentially causing an accident.
Slower response
Wearing shoes and sandals when driving a car will help increase the stability and impact force of the foot on the accelerator and brake pedals. Conversely, if you drive barefooted, it will more or less slow down the driver's reaction to the accelerator and brake pedals. This is extremely dangerous in emergency situations, such as sudden braking.
High risk of injury in case of collision
If you drive barefoot, in the event of an accident your feet could be seriously injured by glass, metal fragments or other debris inside. While shoes can protect your feet from these injuries.
Difficulty in driving a car
Shoes left on the floor of the car in the cabin area can hinder the travel of the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal. Therefore, if you take off your shoes and sandals while driving, in unexpected situations, the driver will have difficulty controlling the car, which can lead to accidents.
Therefore, when driving a car, you should wear suitable shoes. Good driving shoes must fit well, not slip and help control the car stably and safely. If you are not used to wearing shoes when driving, you should wear comfortable, well-fitting sedan shoes with non-slip soles. Avoid wearing flip-flops, high heels or wearing shoes that are too loose when driving.
