Can You Drive in Sandals?
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Sandals are not suitable for driving. Here are the relevant details: Disadvantages of driving in sandals: Sandals are not recommended for driving because they are quite similar to flip-flops, even though sandals have some back coverage. The main reason flip-flops are prohibited while driving is that they can get stuck under the brake or accelerator pedal, making it difficult to free your foot quickly, which could lead to accidents. Therefore, driving in sandals is also unsafe. Foot feedback: The feedback time when pressing the brake or accelerator differs between sandals and regular shoes. Wearing sandals results in slower foot feedback, whereas normal shoes provide quicker feedback. In situations where quick reactions are needed to press the brake or accelerator, even a slight delay can lead to a completely different outcome.
As someone who frequently drives long distances, I find driving in sandals quite risky. These shoes have thick and hard soles, making it very difficult to feel the pedals when accelerating or braking. Once, I wore them to the supermarket and almost rear-ended another car in the parking lot. Additionally, they lack heel support, causing your foot to slip during sharp turns, and if it rains, the soles get wet and become even more slippery. While there's no explicit law against it, there's really no need to compromise safety for convenience. I always keep a pair of thin-soled canvas shoes specifically for driving in my car, changing into them as soon as I get in. This way, I have much better pedal sensitivity and can react quickly in emergencies.
