Do you drive in flip flops?

You might want to give them another go, they have maybe changed, they certainly protect your feet from dog poo.

no, I never did anyway but a man near us killed his two daughters due to his flip flops getting stuck under a pedal, horrendous

From Google: 'Under Rule 97 of the UK Highway Code, your footwear must not prevent you from operating the vehicle's controls safely.If you wear unsuitable footwear (like flip-flops or high heels) and it restricts your ability to brake quickly or switch pedals, you could be charged with careless or dangerous driving. This can lead to a fine of up to £5000 and penalty points on your licence.'

I used to on our older smaller car, but our current car has slightly higher pedals and it's much harder to keep them on.

I don't think it's a great idea though, and in an emergency it could go badly wrong. Same with bare feet.

I have a pair of shoes I keep in the car for summer driving.

I always wear Birkenstocks and take one off when driving (automatic car!) I made sure to tuck it under my seat so it can’t get in the way. A friend once had a horrible motorway accident that he was lucky to survive when his flip top got stuck under the pedals. He’d ‘always‘ driven in flip flops. Never ever ever do it.

For mainland Europe, France, Spain and Portugal, the Traffic Police will happily ticket you for bare feet or flip-flops. They’re not interested in discussing it either.

I don’t know about other countries.

Your feet don’t need support, they’re perfectly designed tools for walking (although I agree they should be in something with a back strap so your toes aren’t working to keep them on).

I wear flip flops all summer and it wouldn’t occur to me not to drive in them. They’re pretty solid ones though, not the loose, foam type.

I can only drive in flip flops as I can't wear any other type of footwear unless it's my slip on slippers but they are too loose to drive in.

I was in a car park doing 2mph and a car surprised me by just coming out in front of me and my TEVA sandal caught on the break and so I couldn't stop my car in that moment. The other driver was oblivious and there was no collision but it was a scary moment. It made me think about footwear. I have some sliders that are quite nice to wear but if I wear them, I usually drive in a pair of loafers.

I drive in trainers and change into flipflops.

Occasionally on short distances but I drive an electric vehicle which I feel is safer.

however I would never in a million years wear flip flops on an escalator

Or near anyone else on the road or pavement

No.

A few years ago I had a horrible experience when the front of my Birkenstocks , the ones with a strap over the front only , got stuck under the pedal and the fact that my foot came out made it impossible to sort … can’t really describe it.

But now I only drive in footwear properly attached to my foot.

You should never drive in flip flops they are not suitable

If you must wear flip flops when driving just don’t do it with anyone else in the car

I can drive in crocs, but I drive automatic so not clutch control needed. I don't need the back straps on. I wouldn't try even automatic in flip flops.

I never used to although have been out in my birkenstock style sandals a few times. I do agree with you and often would rather just drive in bare feet.
One of my neighbours regularly drives in stilettos, I am pretty impressed as I can't imagine the foot angle being safe or comfy 😂 unless of course she takes them off in the car too!

Edited to add, same with Doc Marten shoes, sandals and boots.. Soles are too thick so off them come!

If they have a back strap, I'll drive in them. If not, I take them off and drive barefoot.

Its 40+ degrees during the summer where I live so yes I drive in flip flops and sandals all the time and have never had an issue. Everyone else does too, I highly doubt footwear would even come in to the equation in an accident investigation, I've never heard of it anyway

Yes, but my feet sweat more in shoes than they ever do when I’m barefoot. I’m sure lots of other people are the same.

The DVSA advice is also just that - advice. It’s not law. They advice against all sorts of things that many drivers do without a second thought - see eating or drinking, or fiddling with the radio or the climate control.

Also, they do advise against wearing shoes with heavy soles but people do it all the time - especially workmen who are in/out of peoples homes or driving vans all day.

I drive in flip flops from about May - September. I cannot bear having hot feet! I'd say it was pretty common OP.

You guys are absolutely nuts. I live in flip flops from April till October. Longer if the weather permits. There is absolutely nothing that feels even remotely dangerous about driving in them. I can't even begin to think what you're on about.

Bonkers.

Bare feet here. I often wear big clunky doc martens and I can’t even feel the pedals if I keep them on. I also find that if I wear any kind of heel, the back gets scuffed.

Never worn flip flops to drive. Interested to read the comments on liability in case of an accident.