{"id":2695,"date":"2016-05-23T07:00:23","date_gmt":"2016-05-23T07:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/?p=2695"},"modified":"2019-02-05T11:20:30","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T11:20:30","slug":"should-you-drive-in-flip-flops-or-sandals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/should-you-drive-in-flip-flops-or-sandals\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you drive in flip-flops or sandals?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is approaching and that means you’ll probably get the flip-flops out that you managed to use for two weeks last year. But is it advisable? Is it even legal?<\/strong> Well, yes, you are allowed by law to drive using flip-flops and sandals. And\u00a06-inch stiletto heels. You can even ride a motorbike wearing any of them, although this definitely not advisable.<\/p>\n

What happens if you have an accident while wearing inappropriate footwear?<\/p>\n

Rule 97 of The Highway Code says that\u00a0Before setting off.<\/strong> You should ensure that clothing and footwear do not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner<\/em>. If the accident is judged to have been caused by your footwear then you may be charged with driving without due care and attention.<\/p>\n

The onus of proof is on police to show that your standard of driving fell below that expected of a competent driver; or that you did not show ‘reasonable’ consideration for other road users. It’s open to a certain amount of interpretation. Penalty points given vary depending on how serious the offence is.<\/p>\n

Problems caused by driving in inappropriate footwear<\/h2>\n

Flip-flops and other flat, loosely worn sandals<\/h3>\n

One in three motorists admit to driving in flip-flops and one in ten admitted their flip-flop had become caught under a pedal while driving in a survey conducted in 2013<\/a> by Sheilas’ Wheels insurance company.<\/p>\n