So it just occurred to me, does everyone not learn to drive with bare feet?

Or is this particular to my part of the world. I never wear shoes and drive 🤔

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It's illegal here -- I think the law was written because the legislators were afraid people's bare feet would slip off the pedals.

MethDozer · M

@ChipmunkErnie common myth in the US but entirely untrue

https://www.bumper.com/car-advice/is-it-illegal-to-drive-barefoot/

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@MethDozer You're right. I double-checked and it's not illegal here, but I found a comment from a lawyer that says in the case of an accident driving barefoot can be used against you as a possible cause. Interesting.

MethDozer · M

@ChipmunkErnie Yeah I know. It's ironic too because its common for race car drivers to go barefoot because it it gives better tactile feel ergo control and response times .

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@MethDozer Maybe they don't have sweaty feet?