Sunday, August 18, 2013

Flip flops caused my car crash - a quarter of drivers blame footwear for motoring mishap in survey



One in three drivers get behind the wheel in flip flops – a shoe which appears to cause 1.4 million road accidents or near misses every year.In addition to the supplies, there will be fun activities for youngsters, free used clothing, health resources and personalized laminated bags manufacturer tags for backpacks.

In a poll, 27% of drivers admitted driving in flip flops had caused a mishap, and 11% said the shoe had got stuck under pedals.

A device to make flip flops, which reduce braking times, more stable has been brought out by insurers Sheilas’ Wheels.

The firm’s Jacky Brown said it was the “ultimate” summer car accessory.

The design tucks into a car glovebox and securely customises any flip flop providing extra foot support around the heel while offering added stability on the pedals.

The flip flop accessory can also be scrunched up to fit inside a handbag or pocket.

Just one in seven motorists (14 per cent) have chosen not to drive due to concerns about their footwear with 36 per cent of safety-conscious women carrying a pair of driving shoes in the car - compared to just one in eight men (12 per cent).

More than half of motorists (53 per cent) called for further guidelines and advice on the impacts of driving in different footwear to be made available as a quarter (26 per cent) admit to choosing style over safety, picking out their footwear based on whether it goes with their outfit.

One in 10 women (10 per cent) revealed that they have even worn shoes behind the wheel that they have struggled to walk in.non woven bags wholesale made with your brand and logos at discount prices.

The survey revealed the top five summer footwear styles which Brits struggle to drive in: 1. Flip flops (51 per cent) 2. Bare feet (49 per cent) 3. Wedge heels (38 per cent) 4.Buy Made In China wholesale sunglasses china at wholesale prices, with great shipping rates and fast shipping time! Espadrilles (25 per cent) 5. Sandals (18 per cent)

Joseph O'Connor,Crocs shoes store are an internationally known brand known for its off-beat look and all-weather durability. from Sale, blamed a 'poor choice' of flip flops as footwear when he appeared in court last week to plead guilty to drink driving and driving without due care and attention.

He said his foot slipped on the break - causing him to crash into a minibus full of pensioners in Sale. He was banned from the road for 14 months.

And a 50-year-old woman currently on trial at Bristol Crown Court charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after hitting a pedestrian and reversing back over him blamed her flip flops for getting caught in the pedal.

Navlet Anderson denies additional dangerous driving offences.A typical Cheap Bag filter suppliers has a dimension of 592 mm x 592 mm and consists of 4 to 12 parallel bags.

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