Is it illegal to drive barefoot?

I am a student pilot to log into my test soon. I think I have more control over the car when I'm driving only with socks. I was recently told by my family that driving without shoes is illegal. Is that true?

In the United States, the widespread belief in the existence of laws against driving barefoot has been debunked car as an urban legend. However, driving a motorcycle barefoot is prohibited in Alabama. [3] In the UK, The Highway Code merely states that shoes must not interfere with the operation of the vehicle controls. So go barefoot, is expressly prohibited.

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