Flap Over Flip Flops
Flip flops, beach footwear typically worn in hot weather, can put drivers at risk of an accident, according to research by a British insurance company.
The Sun reported the sole of the flip flop, worn by millions, can easily get stuck under the gas or brake pedal of an automobile, and cause a fatal accident, according to insurance company Norwich Union, which conducted the survey.
"Footwear such as flip flops are dangerous as the sole can get caught under a pedal," said Craig Martin, spokesman for Norwich Union. "The absence of ankle support can lead to the foot slipping off the pedal altogether."
A columnist for the Daily Star said she experienced a close call, while driving on the highway wearing designer flip flops. The sole of the footwear got stuck under the brake pedal and she missed another car by inches, reported Sky News.
