Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road safety of the vehicle.
shoes with platform soles
shoes with high heels
slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
If you switch off the ignition when the vehicle is stationary, you can no longer steer the vehicle.
If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety functions are restricted or no longer available.
This may affect the power steering system and the brake force boosting, for example.
You will need to use considerably more force to steer and brake, for example.
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases is hazardous to health and leads to poisoning.
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to increase the engine braking effect, the drive wheels may lose traction.
If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventilation is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehicle. This is the case when the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, for example.