Four types of shoes you shouldn’t wear while driving

Did you know that your choice of footwear can affect your safety behind the wheel? Here’s an overview of four types of shoes you shouldn’t wear while driving.

1. Wedges have thick soles that can prevent you from accurately feeling the gas and brake pedals. This can cause you to misjudge how much pressure you’re applying.

2. Stilettos have sharply pointed heels that can get caught in the floor mat. The heels can also interfere with your ability to pivot your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal.

3. Flip flops don’t secure to your heel, which can interfere with braking and accelerating. They can also easily slip off and become stuck under a pedal.

4. Large boots restrict your ankle movement and can make it difficult to use the gas and brake pedals. Knee-high boots can also catch against the seat, affecting your reaction time.

A comfortable pair of flat walking shoes with thin, grippy soles offer the safest driving experience.