Video: Can Dan and Jodi Drive Stick in Heels?

By Jodi Lai

Nov 21, 2022

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Summary

Proper diving footwear is really important, but we’re trying something new all in the name of science!

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AutoTrader Editor-in-Chief Jodi Lai has been wearing heels for years and driving stick for years, but, for some reason, never at the same time. Instead of trying on her own, she’s roped Road Test Editor Dan Ilika into this experiment. Always ready for a challenge and not easily embarrassed, Dan dons some sky-high heels to join Jodi and see if they can drive a manual Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible without stalling it.

Proper diving footwear is really important, but we’re trying something new all in the name of science! See how Dan and Jodi did by watching the video above!

Meet the Author

Jodi is a multiple award-winning automotive journalist who has been covering the industry for more than 15 years. She has a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson), is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and a jury member for the North American Car/Truck/Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY). Jodi is the Editor-in-Chief of AutoTrader and the recipient of the prestigious 2022 AJAC Journalist of the Year Award.