There are many temptations when the weather is hot. Coming back from the beach, for example, it is tempting to drive in flip-flops or barefoot. However, it is strongly advised not to do so. The braking time is twice as long with flip flops. Indeed the sole of this type of shoe has an annoying tendency to get stuck under the pedals of the car.
But that’s not all, “sometimes you have bylaws in town that say you don’t not allowed to drive shirtless “, says Emmanuel Renard, from Road Safety. Indeed, driving without a T-shirt may be prohibited, because of the risks that this poses. “In case of shock, you will have friction, you may have burns at the level of the skin “.
It may also seem harmless to drive without leaving his arm outside the vehicle. This gesture is authorized, but once again not recommended. “In the event of a problem, you will react much less quickly because by the time you put your hand back on the steering wheel and do your maneuver, it will be a few half seconds. But those half seconds can sometimes sufficient to avoid an accident “, according to Emmanuel Renard.
If you occasionally open a can of soda or eat cake or ice cream while driving, beware! If a police officer feels that this is interfering with your driving, he or she may inflict fine of 35 euros.
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