Driving barefoot can be a risky business, as your bare feet, tights, or socks won’t provide a safe amount of grip on the pedals. Add to this the fact that bare feet can become damp with perspiration, and you have a recipe for a very slippery situation that could lead to driving mishaps. Without the extra weight of shoes, applying firm pressure can also be difficult, so you may struggle to perform an emergency stop, or even depress the clutch in a manual vehicle. Finally, bare feet are more likely to suffer injury if you do find yourself in a collision. Keeping a pair of driving shoes in the trunk is too easy to run the risks of driving barefoot.