My daughter just started driving and I told her she can't drive wearing flip flops. Now she is mad at me because all of her friends parents let their kids drive wearing flip flops. Am I being too hard on her?
2007-04-27 08:20:17 · 31 answers · asked by kim 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
tell her to take them off when driving and put them back on when she gets where she is going...i do it and im 25
2007-04-27 08:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by jenivive 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Personally, it scares me when the person that is driving the car wears flip flops. I tell my wife I will drive because she wears them when driving.
On the other side, I drive barefoot 100% of the time. It does not affect/disaffect my driving. I am not a fan of shoes, and choose to not keep anythign around my feet.
Barefoot driving is legal in all 50 states (verified on a number of websites as well as AAA). It is safer and more recommended than wearing heels, flip flops, clogs, or backless shoes.
As a parent myself, here's what I would do:
* Advise your daughter she can wear whatever shoes she wants into the car. HOWEVER, if there is anything that has a heel or can slip off when driving, the shoes MUST be removed. As long as you can explain the reason behind this, I don't think your daughter will have a problem putting her flip flops in the seat next to her.
2007-04-27 14:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by INXSDude 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's an interesting question- I wear flip flops all the time. They ARE dangerous to drive w/ because the bottom of the flip flop sticks between the floorboard and the pedal- so when you lift your foot to slow down the pedal stays stuck where it is- VERY dangerous. What I do, is slip 'em off and push them close to/almost under my seat and drive bare foot, then just slip 'em back on when I've reached my destination and the car is parked. Plus, you get a really good feel for the pedals driving barefoot- that's really good if your driving stick.
2007-04-27 08:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by theWord 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I think you're being cautious, and that's a good thing...lots of people drive wearing flip-flops, but there is definitely a risk of the sandal coming off while you are driving, getting caught under a pedal, and causing an accident. When she's a more experienced driver, she might be comfortable wearing flip-flops and driving, but for now, it makes sense that she wear shoes that are firmly attached to her feet :)
2007-04-27 08:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You're being a great parent. You'll have to realize that there are a lot of "Ifs" when it comes to your children driving. I personally think that flip flops are dangerous when driving, but I am the most clumsy person you'll ever meet. I always get my shoes stuck under the pedals and it causes a distraction. Just use your best judgment! If you don't want her wearing them, then don't let her.
2007-04-27 08:28:59 · answer #5 · answered by brittlynn 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Interesting question...but, i have to be honest, i drive with my flip flops on all of the time and i have never had a problem. I think i actually get into more trouble Walking with them on, then i do when i am driving. I trip, people step on them when they are walking behind me, and i slip when i walk on a wet surface...so, i think as long as they are the correct size and not too big, then why can't she drive with flip flops?
2007-04-27 08:26:34 · answer #6 · answered by Flutterby 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, you are being responsible.
Flip-Flops are dangerous to drive in. Keep up the good work. Some parents don't take the time to even think of something like this Much less go to the trouble to enforce the rule.
2007-04-27 08:59:54 · answer #7 · answered by Rhonda 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
she is your child, I really dont think your being to hard on her...plus is not wearing flip flops while driving really that big of a deal. I will say that I always wear flip flops...even when i drive, i personally fell like i can feel my foot btter on the peddle.....but to be safe, try driving in your flip flops and see how it feels, then decide if it'd unsafe
2007-04-27 08:25:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
YES! I just started driving three weeks ago. Whats wrong with wearing flip flops, they dont do anything to affect ones driving...now heels thats a whole other story lol. But I know you are just watching out for you daughter because you love her but you are being a bit hard.
2007-04-27 08:24:30 · answer #9 · answered by C A S S i * [d0llfaccia] 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No I don't think that you were to hard on her because when I first started driving I failed my drivers test due to a cute pair of flip flops...My foot slipped off of the break and onto the gas. She will get use to it and maybe when she becomes more experienced driver then she can do it.
2007-04-27 08:25:22 · answer #10 · answered by louleebells 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I live in Miami and wear flip flops every day and I drive in them as well. I dont see what the hazzard is unless your daughter is like flipping it on and off while driving, but that would be pretty rediculous. Pumps, I could understand the worry, flip flops I do not.
2007-04-27 08:23:21 · answer #11 · answered by Miss Marie 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋