IAM RoadSmart emphasises the importance of wearing sturdy footwear when driving in the summer months

4 August 2026 08:00

Over a third admit risky driving in summer footwear

It's the footwear of choice for beaches and barbecues, but new research reveals that over a third (35%) of motorists have also been behind the wheel this summer in flip-flops, sliders or open-back sandals - footwear road safety experts IAM RoadSmart say could potentially lead to the loss of control of a vehicle and road collisions.