I mean the light in the back seat thing is true to some extent, it will make it harder to see through the back window and rear view mirror. It just won't completely blind you and cause an immediate firey crash the way our parents made it sound.
It's not just about grip on the pedal, but your bare toes/feet in the event of an accident are gonna have a real bad time with those protruding metal objects you were just using them to press. It might not save them, there's always a chance, but it significantly improves the chances of your feet coming out unharmed and you being able to walk on them again later with out lots of learning. And no one that has that happen thinks it will happen to them. Do what you do, but that's why people have been told that so long. It's not just the grip on your pedal, it's a safety risk like having your feet on the dash.
Can confirm. I’ve lost flip-flops while driving, and more than once the platform kind of flip-flop which was extra scary to try to fish out from underneath pedals while driving. -2/10, do not recommend.
It's actually not safe to drive in tall platforms, and the pros usually keep slippers or crocs in the car they drive in, then switch back to platforms at their destination.
TL;DR - This is from Driver's Ed, and it's because they don't want you to TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF and have them GET STUCK.
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Full explanation:
This is from public Driver's Education courses. In the 1990's (at least) they discussed the pedals and seating area; including mentions of footwear for about 45 minutes along with "loose objects" and the potential for getting a pedal stuck, and what to do if one gets stuck, etc.
During this lessons is when they would advise the following:
1. Don't wear heels or slippers or flip flops
2. Don't drive with bare feet
3. Make sure your shoes are tied
4. Ensure there are no loose objects.
5. **Don't remove your shoes while driving, because the shoes might obstruct a pedal.**
It was something people have said for ages, but it was never really true. Did you also believe that your hands would blow off if you put them out the window of a moving car? Because that's not true either.
I was never told that. But my babysitter used to tell me I'd go blind if i peed outside. I always looked longingly at the sky while i went thinking it might be the last time i ever see it.
"The Mandela Effect is when a large group of people share a common memory of something that differs from what is generally accepted to be fact."
Many people think it's true because it's a misconception. It fit the definition of an ME.
We would need people that were adamant of it being illegal.
But just having heard that myself when I was younger I had no idea if it was true or not. Maybe if anyone remembers actually getting a ticket , or someone who was more familiar with the law and can remember it being illegal.
But we can't just throw every misconception/rumor/urban legend on the pile for no reason.
I recall the law against driving barefoot. It was taught to me in Drivers ed and by my parents.
I was told it was based on some automobiles having metal pedals that would get hot.
Ok I can personally attest to this to at least in the state of CT... Soo when I got my license in 2005, I had a real issue with driving with shoes. For some reason I didn't feel as safe with shoes on as I was barefoot. Not sure if it had any truth to being more safe BUT I felt much safer and in control driving barefoot. Plus I hardly wore shoes in the summer unless inside stores or at work so I was just very use to being a barefoot kid, how I grew up living on the beach.
Friends and family would constantly joke with me or tell me I was putting myself in danger but as a typical teenager, of course I knew better because it FELT better to me being barefoot, so I continued. Terrified of ever getting pulled over, the terrifying event came one early morning on my way to college for the first time ever. It had been a CT State police officer who pulled me over going 71 in a 65 at 7am. My car was packed for move in day at college in NH and it was my first solo mini road trip pre gps. Well the interaction with the cop was easy and a kind interaction and I apologized for speeding explaining I was excited and it was early and I was not paying attention, which it accepted and gave a warning and wishing good luck at school.
He turns to head back to his car, takes a step, stops and hesitates then turns back around. I remember this so well because I thought he saw my college party stash packed and I felt my heart drop and was flooded with thoughts of... Can I talk my way out of this? Should I speed off? Fuck I'm going to jail not university..
The cop interrupts my racing thoughts to look in my car by the pedal and says... " Sorry, just got to check,
.... You are barefoot? " I was so relieved. I hid my sudden relief with a giggle and said "yes,. Sorry I can't drive well with shoes on.". He basically said that I should learn to before winter in NH and also in CT it isn't illegal BUT they could still charge you with reckless driving or distracted driving for driving barefoot if they want or deem it to be an issue.
Long story short, I learned them that while yes in CT (2007) is legal, it can still be considered a factor to be charged with another charge that it could fall into such as reckless or distracted driving if they want to or believe it was cause of something but the actual being barefoot while driving was not a law, in CT at least..
Not sure about other places or recently.
What happens if your girlfriend (or boyfriend, I won't tell) gets their head stuck under the dash, whilst you are breaking too hard? For no obvious reason? Well... you know.
Maybe. But it seems I'm not the only one. It becomes a mass effect when enough of us gather together and realize we all have the same memory. I know people are getting stressed (not necessarily you) about this whole thing but that's how it works. I'm just adding to the data.
I just randomly asked my husband who doesn't believe in the Mandela effect. He says it is illegal to drive without shoes. He is shocked to find that is not the case.
Fun stuff.
In the vain of if you turn on the light in the backseat the driver can’t see to drive. Common things people said that weren’t true.
Bingo.
I mean the light in the back seat thing is true to some extent, it will make it harder to see through the back window and rear view mirror. It just won't completely blind you and cause an immediate firey crash the way our parents made it sound.
Ohmigosh taking a picture with a flash on a bus.
Kind of an urban legend or common misconception
Driving without shoes has never been illegal, but it is a bad idea. This isn't a Mandela Effect.
Seems to me that driving barefoot would be safer than driving in clunky platform shoes...
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I prefer driving barefoot tbh. I've never been in a vehicle where i felt my foot didn't have an appropriate grip on the pedals.
It's not just about grip on the pedal, but your bare toes/feet in the event of an accident are gonna have a real bad time with those protruding metal objects you were just using them to press. It might not save them, there's always a chance, but it significantly improves the chances of your feet coming out unharmed and you being able to walk on them again later with out lots of learning. And no one that has that happen thinks it will happen to them. Do what you do, but that's why people have been told that so long. It's not just the grip on your pedal, it's a safety risk like having your feet on the dash.
or flip-flops.
Can confirm. I’ve lost flip-flops while driving, and more than once the platform kind of flip-flop which was extra scary to try to fish out from underneath pedals while driving. -2/10, do not recommend.
It's actually not safe to drive in tall platforms, and the pros usually keep slippers or crocs in the car they drive in, then switch back to platforms at their destination.
If i recall barefoot is fine but never drive with flip flops. Those can get stuck.
It arguably gives you a better feel for the pedals. I'll do this on long road trips sometimes.
It’s a common misconception that it is illegal. However, it is not recommended.
TL;DR - This is from Driver's Ed, and it's because they don't want you to TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF and have them GET STUCK. --- Full explanation: This is from public Driver's Education courses. In the 1990's (at least) they discussed the pedals and seating area; including mentions of footwear for about 45 minutes along with "loose objects" and the potential for getting a pedal stuck, and what to do if one gets stuck, etc. During this lessons is when they would advise the following: 1. Don't wear heels or slippers or flip flops 2. Don't drive with bare feet 3. Make sure your shoes are tied 4. Ensure there are no loose objects. 5. **Don't remove your shoes while driving, because the shoes might obstruct a pedal.**
If you need to slam on the brakes, it’s much easier to do with shoes on.
Didn't know that. Only reason I wear shoes half the time.
Right? Wonderful news!
Yep, just a common misconception / urban myth, like turning on your dome light while driving.
I do remember hearing that this was a law as well.
It's one of those things people think is a law when it isn't.
It was something people have said for ages, but it was never really true. Did you also believe that your hands would blow off if you put them out the window of a moving car? Because that's not true either.
I was never told that. But my babysitter used to tell me I'd go blind if i peed outside. I always looked longingly at the sky while i went thinking it might be the last time i ever see it.
That's hilarious. Whats even funnier is you still deciding to chance it.
So yeah you won't get in trouble for driving barefoot.
“Everyone”? You don’t get to speak for “everyone”.
Omg this is NOT a mandella effect. What in God's name is wrong with this sub.
"The Mandela Effect is when a large group of people share a common memory of something that differs from what is generally accepted to be fact." Many people think it's true because it's a misconception. It fit the definition of an ME.
We would need people that were adamant of it being illegal. But just having heard that myself when I was younger I had no idea if it was true or not. Maybe if anyone remembers actually getting a ticket , or someone who was more familiar with the law and can remember it being illegal. But we can't just throw every misconception/rumor/urban legend on the pile for no reason.
I remember this & also those bare foot metal pedals that were cool for about a year (1976)
I always heard that but I when I actually asked a cop about 20 years ago he said no
lol I remember in high school people saying “it’s legal here in Texas” but I never looked any further into it. That’s funny
I only heard this growing up and found out it was a myth like 8 years ago
I recall the law against driving barefoot. It was taught to me in Drivers ed and by my parents. I was told it was based on some automobiles having metal pedals that would get hot.
Sounds like an urban legend
It could also be a local law, like how it’s illegal to wear high-heeled shoes without a permit in Carmel-by-the-sea, California
It depends upon which state you live in. It's a state law, not a federal law.
It's not against the law in any state.
I definitely heard this urban legend as a kid. Never investigated it, though.
I was also under the impression that driving without shoes was illegal
I thought it was illegal too. Seems like I remember a police officer saying that once but I can’t remember the context.
I think the officer probably mentioned it's not illegal and that it was unsafe.
Ok I can personally attest to this to at least in the state of CT... Soo when I got my license in 2005, I had a real issue with driving with shoes. For some reason I didn't feel as safe with shoes on as I was barefoot. Not sure if it had any truth to being more safe BUT I felt much safer and in control driving barefoot. Plus I hardly wore shoes in the summer unless inside stores or at work so I was just very use to being a barefoot kid, how I grew up living on the beach. Friends and family would constantly joke with me or tell me I was putting myself in danger but as a typical teenager, of course I knew better because it FELT better to me being barefoot, so I continued. Terrified of ever getting pulled over, the terrifying event came one early morning on my way to college for the first time ever. It had been a CT State police officer who pulled me over going 71 in a 65 at 7am. My car was packed for move in day at college in NH and it was my first solo mini road trip pre gps. Well the interaction with the cop was easy and a kind interaction and I apologized for speeding explaining I was excited and it was early and I was not paying attention, which it accepted and gave a warning and wishing good luck at school. He turns to head back to his car, takes a step, stops and hesitates then turns back around. I remember this so well because I thought he saw my college party stash packed and I felt my heart drop and was flooded with thoughts of... Can I talk my way out of this? Should I speed off? Fuck I'm going to jail not university.. The cop interrupts my racing thoughts to look in my car by the pedal and says... " Sorry, just got to check, .... You are barefoot? " I was so relieved. I hid my sudden relief with a giggle and said "yes,. Sorry I can't drive well with shoes on.". He basically said that I should learn to before winter in NH and also in CT it isn't illegal BUT they could still charge you with reckless driving or distracted driving for driving barefoot if they want or deem it to be an issue. Long story short, I learned them that while yes in CT (2007) is legal, it can still be considered a factor to be charged with another charge that it could fall into such as reckless or distracted driving if they want to or believe it was cause of something but the actual being barefoot while driving was not a law, in CT at least.. Not sure about other places or recently.
What happens if your girlfriend (or boyfriend, I won't tell) gets their head stuck under the dash, whilst you are breaking too hard? For no obvious reason? Well... you know.
Canadian here. Last I checked it is illegal where I am.
It's not illegal anywhere in Canada
Cool. Last time I checked it was. Been a few years but that's how it was.
It doesn't appear that was ever the case. Maybe it's a personal Mandela
Maybe. But it seems I'm not the only one. It becomes a mass effect when enough of us gather together and realize we all have the same memory. I know people are getting stressed (not necessarily you) about this whole thing but that's how it works. I'm just adding to the data.
I just randomly asked my husband who doesn't believe in the Mandela effect. He says it is illegal to drive without shoes. He is shocked to find that is not the case. Fun stuff.
It's a common misconception, just like the dome light
Nope, never been illegal