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Barefoot driving?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by KW10001, Dec 12, 2014.

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  1. Dec 12, 2014 #1
    KW10001

    KW10001 Light Load Member

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    I was issued a very nice KW T660 from my company recently. I absolutely love the truck and it drives like a dream. There is only one problem that is a bit embarrassing for me to admit... I cannot comfortably drive with my right shoe on. The accelerator pedal is on an incline meaning its very hard to rest the heel of your shoe on the floor. I've driven Internationals, Volvos and Freightliners with no problem. After a bit of research I've found I have shallow dorsiflexion in my feet which explains why Ive always walked on my tip toes. Good news is I can easily drive with my big toe, which sounds crazy but the pedal is so light that its no problem at all ( hey, its worked for the last week or so).

    Has anyone else experienced this with this model, maybe the Pete 386 too? Is it legal to drive barefoot? Does anyone else drive barefoot or should I have kept this to myself?:biggrin_2557:

    Thanks :biggrin_25519:
     
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  3. Dec 12, 2014 #2
    RunFlat

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    Ive always drove with my father in my socks. He wont allow shoes past the drivers seat so that's how I always drove. No idea if its legal or not. :biggrin_2554:
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2014 #3
    Balakov100

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    Well keep your Shoes/Boots close, I wouldn't want to explain a Barefoot Driving Ticket. :biggrin_2551:
     
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  5. Dec 12, 2014 #4
    hawkjr

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    I always take my shoes when driving. It's just comfortable. But I at least keep socks on
     
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  7. Dec 12, 2014 #5
    jollygreendoc

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    An excerpt from this website... http://www.barefooters.org/driving/ shows that it's not illegal. With the exception of a motorcycle rider in the below listed state.

    American States

    Alabama:
    Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is permitted.
    Exception: motorcycle rider.

    Ohio:
    Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is permitted but not recommended.

    California:
    Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is not prohibited.

    Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming:
    Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is permitted.
     
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  8. Dec 12, 2014 #6
    lester

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    Some people will tell you you will die a horrible death from driving barefoot. I do it all the time
     
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  9. Dec 12, 2014 #7
    Oscar the KW

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    Dying a horrible death or driving barefoot?
     
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  10. Dec 12, 2014 #8
    Brandonpdx

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    I like the guys with their feet up on the dash when I go by them.
     
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  11. Dec 12, 2014 #9
    Lucar

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    just never try to put shoes on while driving.. you could mismatch them like an asian driver's story we saw in here..
     
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  12. Dec 12, 2014 #10
    KW10001

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    Good info, thanks guys! :)
     
    KW10001, Dec 12, 2014
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