Women choosing 'wrong footwear'

Women's car insurance customers are risking having to make claims by wearing the wrong footwear, according to the results of a new survey.

The Safes Shoes report, compiled on behalf of insurer Sheilas' Wheels, revealed that 70 per cent of Welsh female motorists wear the wrong kind of shoes when behind the wheel.

Two thirds of those quizzed admitted to driving while wearing heels, while almost a third said they regularly wore flip-flops to drive.

Dianne Ferreira, spokeswoman for road safety charity Brake, was surprised so many drivers were increasing their risk of an accident and having to claim on their women's car insurance by prioritising fashion over safety.

"High heels, platforms and flip-flops can seriously hamper your ability to drive safely, and could have fatal consequences. It only takes a few seconds to change your shoes before each journey to help ensure you arrive safely," she said.

Last month, an expert witness told a court in Essex that a woman driver's high heels had probably been a contributory factor in her losing control of her car during a fatal accident.

Kwik-Fit Insurance provides its female customers with £150 personal belongings cover as part of their women's car insurance policy.

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