Drivers pay attention to so many aspects of safety while on the road. However, some of the most crucial aspects end up overlooked through no fault of a driver.
For example, many drivers do not consider their footwear before getting behind the wheel. But this could have a potentially enormous influence on the chances of a driver crashing.
The importance of grip and pivot
Best Life talks about the true impact of the shoes a driver chooses to wear. Generally speaking, drivers should always wear sensible shoes with low or no heels and covered toes.
It is important to have shoes with as much grip as possible. Drivers should also have free range of pivoting motion, which can help when suddenly shifting from the gas to the brakes. Shoes like jogging or tennis shoes often provide the best pivot and grip.
The worst shoes to wear
Some drivers hit the road with open-toed shoes like flip-flops, though. Crashes often rise in summer specifically because of the use of these shoes, which often slip from the pedals. They can also slide off of a driver’s foot entirely and get wedged between or under the pedals, making it difficult or even impossible to brake properly.
Others wear high heels, which cause issues with pivoting and heel motion. The high heel could end up wedged between or under the pedals, or they could get stuck in the carpet or padding and prevent a smooth pivoting motion.
Some even drive barefoot, which not only results in slippage but can harm the feet as they pick up debris brought into the car previously. This is also an option best avoided for the safety of a driver and those they share the road with.
