Footwear influences safety when driving

• April 26, 2024

More than a quarter of 18,000 motorists surveyed by the Automobile Association of the United Kingdom for a study by the BBC acknowledged that they handle shoes with those who do not feel safe in the vehicle control .

In a simulator, the braking response varied according to the footwear used.

• 0.4 seconds with flat shoes
• 0.5 seconds with high heels
• 0.6 with flip flops
• 0.7 seconds with platform shoes

The awareness of this issue and a correct choice of footwear can avoid accidents unexpected

Source: BBCMundo.com