Driving in sock feet

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Rat Fink, May 3, 2009.

  1. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Sorry to ruffle your feathers.

    But DOT can interpret things to their liking. I put this out there in case it was the one used.

    I will try and watch out for any irrelevant posts you might make.
     
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  3. Scuby

    Scuby Heavy Load Member

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    While true not wearing footwear doesn't stop an effective exit of a cab, but take into consideration where one might have to exit a cab. Think Wy. in the middle of winter or the Phoenix,Az. in the middle of summer. I wouldn't want bare or sock covered feet in ethier situation.
     
  4. PharmPhail

    PharmPhail Road Train Member

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    The way it was explained to me way back when I was in my teens was that it was illegal, and the reason was the heat transferance from the engine to the metal under the thin carpet caused discomfort to pain and a potentially hazardous situation.

    If true, this was more of an issue in the 70's and 80's when cars were much more basic in their design.
     
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  5. kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    As for the girls,
    a good sports bra helps.

    As for my feet, just feels "WRONG" to drive without trusty kicks.
    ~Arch/ankle support reduce fatigue.
    ~Protection from injury and the elements a MUST.

    I use mats over my carpet to keep clean. I would not wear my work shoe into my birth area anyway. Just for driving. Use a pair of slide ons when I'm parked.

    I wonder if you had an accident if you could be charged for careless/reckless or negligence...if caught with stocking/bare feet?

    KC

    "For every trucker with a headache, there is another with an aspirin in their pocket."
     
  6. kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    WTH? You have more problems to worry about than what is on your feet.
    When you do clutch try one foot.

    KC

    "For every trucker with a headache, there is another with an aspirin in their pocket."
     
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  7. doubledragon5

    doubledragon5 Road Train Member

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    I know in my job, steel toe shoes are required at shipper, and plants period.. I got caught once, with my sneakers on from safety, and was given a warning, and told to leave the yard, until my shoes were on my feet. Luck for me I only live 5 minutes away..
     
  8. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Maybe he has a stiff clutch????:biggrin_25526::biggrin_25525:
     
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  9. madbunny

    madbunny Medium Load Member

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    Air bags???? Are you calling her ..... air bags? :biggrin_25523: I'm pretty sure I can't say that with a straight face.

    Sports bra....I got the evil stare and something about men just don't have a clue. :biggrin_2554:
     
  10. FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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    All my post are irrelevant so . . . . . :biggrin_25525:


     
  11. medusa

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    air bags?:biggrin_25523: oh i like that one....seat belts NEVER het right,and as for sports bras well......as for the sock v shoe..... i drive barefoot with tennies next to me.. i can hook my toes on the pedal when i need to and the shoes r there for getting in and outta the truck(i made the mistake of hitting the ice and az heat b.foot) as for dot well.....like he said they can interpret the law however they want..ever been stopped in ohio?
     
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