What is the maximum heel height allowed for driving shoes?
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According to traffic safety regulations, behaviors that hinder safe driving such as wearing slippers, high heels over 4 cm, driving barefoot, or holding a phone while talking are prohibited. Below is relevant information about driving footwear: 1. Penalties for violations: Violators will be deducted 2 points and fined. Wearing shoes with 3 cm heels is technically permissible for driving, though it borders on violating regulations. While the law clearly specifies heel height restrictions, excessively high heels or thick-soled shoes significantly impact driving performance. Driving with heels exceeding 4 cm is strictly prohibited. 2. Primary impacts include: (1) With overly high heels (above 4 cm), when attempting to press the brake or accelerator, the heel may get stuck between the pedal and car floor, preventing full depression and severely compromising normal operation. (2) During transitions between accelerator and brake pedals, heels are prone to getting lodged during the switch. (3) Wearing thick-soled shoes like platforms or height-increasing footwear weakens foot sensitivity to pedal depth, potentially causing excessive acceleration or deceleration.
I've been driving for over 20 years and always remind my friends that heels shouldn't be too high, otherwise it's very dangerous. High heels can get stuck under the brake or accelerator pedal, and if you can't press down in an emergency, an accident will happen. Although there's no law specifying how many centimeters, from a safety perspective, heels over 3 centimeters pose significant risks. It's best to wear flat shoes or casual shoes with heels within 1-2 centimeters. Think about it - during long-distance driving, your foot control needs to be flexible, and higher heels will slow your reaction time. I suggest keeping a pair of dedicated driving shoes in the car - just change into them for safety and convenience. Especially during rainy days or on mountain roads where surfaces are slippery, wearing high heels makes it easier to lose control. Many new drivers overlook this point and only regret it after rear-ending someone. In short, safety first - don't risk it for a bit of fashion.
