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Do you drive in flip flops?

169 replies

Incandescentangel · 16/07/2026 07:50

I was people watching in a coffee shop yesterday, and noticed how many people were wearing flip flops. I started wondering how many of them had driven there wearing flip flops. I have always considered it a bit dangerous so I change into a pair of shoes for driving. Am I being sensible, or am I just being ridiculous?

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shoesandshipsandsealingwax · 16/07/2026 07:57

No. I take them off and drive barefoot in summer.

Eggplant19 · 16/07/2026 07:56

Incandescentangel · 16/07/2026 07:50

I was people watching in a coffee shop yesterday, and noticed how many people were wearing flip flops. I started wondering how many of them had driven there wearing flip flops. I have always considered it a bit dangerous so I change into a pair of shoes for driving. Am I being sensible, or am I just being ridiculous?

I do drive in flip flops and hadn’t even thought it might be damgerous until now! I guess I’ll start going bare foot

jackstini · 16/07/2026 07:56

It’s not specifically illegal to drive in flip flops (or barefoot) but if doing so stops you driving safely you shouldn’t:

“The Highway Code: Rule 97 states that your clothing and footwear must not prevent you from using the vehicle controls correctly.”

I don’t - but I don’t wear flip flops as I can’t stand anything between my toes!

ToffeePennie · 16/07/2026 07:56

Flip flops belong in the bin. No support for your feet, exposure to all the elements and they don’t even protect your feet from things like glass or dog poo. Get rid!

DierdreDaphne · 16/07/2026 07:56

Would not drive a manual car in flipflops but confess to having driven the automatic in a (reasonably sturdy rather than floppy) pair, for short distances. I have small feet and think id find it harder to reach the pedals if i took them off..but I think you are correct to wear actual shoes.

youngwhippersnapper · 16/07/2026 07:56

I wouldn’t drive in flip flops or any other sandals as it’s not safe.
I keep an old pair of flat shoes in the car.
Don’t feel safe driving in heels or boots either.

BirdLandedonmyHead · 16/07/2026 07:55

Proper shoes only... nearly had a slip on come off once while driving, it was a shock. If they come off, they can get trapped under the brake pedal.
Not worth it.

likelysuspect · 16/07/2026 07:54

I cant even walk in flip flops let alone drive in them. I like a sturdy foot wear choice.

MissyB1 · 16/07/2026 07:54

Very rarely. Dh often drives barefoot.

OwlCalledSage · 16/07/2026 07:54

I do, or Birkenstock Arizonas. All the time.

Silverbirchleaf · 16/07/2026 07:54

No, I wouldn’t.

Its not illegal to drive in flip- flops.

GimmieABreakOr3 · 16/07/2026 07:53

I’ve driven in flip flops before

SENsupportplease · 16/07/2026 07:52

I take them off and drive barefoot

Coffeeandprocrastination · 16/07/2026 07:52

A friend was told off my the police for driving in flip flops so I’ve always assumed it’s not allowed as it’s dangerous

Ridingthegravytrain · 16/07/2026 07:52

I thought it was illegal too

JulietOscarBoring · 16/07/2026 07:52

I do drive in flip flops but you are being sensible changing into shoes.

Londonrach1 · 16/07/2026 07:51

No why would you it's very dangerous.

MyballsareSandy2015 · 16/07/2026 07:51

I’m sure it’s illegal …

I don’t as I’d be worried it’d catch on a pedal or something.

gotmyselfintoapickle · 16/07/2026 07:51

Sometimes I do. Sometimes I take them off and drive in bare feet.