Driving Gloves – Yes or No

So, me and Mrs Danny have been having a raging row ever since I bought some driving gloves (Grand Prix Originals Gulf Racing replicas in case any one cares).

She now wants a divorce on the basis that I’m 37 and not 57 and no sane person would ever be seen dead in driving gloves.

My argument is that I do a lot of driving for my job (Sheffield to Carlise, Liverpool, Blackpool etc regularly) and I find them very comfortable to drive in. Note I don’t don them just to go to the shops.

So, as the title says – Yes or No to the gloves?

Cheers

Danny B

No

No

No

No.

Your wife sounds like an eminently sensible woman, and I suspect she is right even when she is wrong.

Gloves should be put away and flowers should be purchased.

No. Unless you’re driving the Queen somewhere then, maybe.

No.

I’m not 57 either.

No

yes.. if you are driving something like this:

Does an Alfa 147 count?

actually, an old friend of mine, his dad used to wear driving gloves. even if he was picking us up from the cinema he’d put them on. i ended up buying his old rover 200 (the really old one like this: )

to rag around a field banger style. the thing started coughing and shuddering when it got asked to go over 3000 revs…

Divorce? Sounds like your wife has you banged to rights.

Bend over and open your wallet nice and wide.

No.

Does an Alfa 147 count?

No.

I rarely say this, but on this occasion, LOL.

If you’re driving a classic Aston, Jag, or similar (preferably open top), on a jaunt down to the south of France, then possibly yes.
On a Monday morning on the M62 sat in traffic you’ll look at bit of a tool. 🙂

Pics of you wearing the gloves.

OP, earlier today

Pics of you wearing the gloves being scolded by Mrs bgoode!

You bought driving gloves? 😯 😆

Please tell us what car you drive?

Only with a helmet.

It really depends on what they look like and the circumstances. If they’re Alan Partridge string back specials or they make you think you’re a racing driver then they’re not OK.

If they’re relatively normal gloves, then fine, so long as one of the following conditions is met:
Your car has a lot of metal controls that either get red hot or freezing. I know a bloke who drives a Civic type r with a sock on the gearstick for this reason. Gloves would be preferable…
The heater in your car doesn’t work, or the car doesn’t have a roof.

zilog6128 – beat me to it!

Alan Partridge is what comes to mind when I read things like

Grand Prix Originals Gulf Racing replicas

Driving gloves are just wrong!

Is the OP trolling?

I know a bloke who drives a Civic type r with a sock on the gearstick for this reason.

Are you sure that’s the reason? 8)

I won’t show Mrs Danny this thread – it will only cause her to think she’s right.

My argument is that if I’m driving 400 miles in a day I want to be comfortable. You wouldn’t go on a long ride with gloves so why not drive in them?

Cheers

Danny B

If you are an assassin or Jack the ripper type fella, then gloves are a prerequisite, otherwise you deserve to be divorced. Sorry.

No.

Pictured earlier on OP’s parcel shelf….

My argument is that if I’m driving 400 miles in a day I want to be comfortable. You wouldn’t go on a long ride with gloves so why not drive in them?

Because you don’t tend to get rain and rocks and abrasions in a Mondeo… Get a hold of yourself man!

My argument is that if I’m driving 400 miles in a day I want to be comfortable. You wouldn’t go on a long ride with gloves so why not drive in them?

How does driving a car make your hands uncomfortable?

I’m struggling to undrstand under what circumstances driving a modern car would require gloves. Please enlighten us 🙂

No. **** me!!

Driving gloves are really cool. Need one of these in a matching colour though to complete the look

Or don’t grip the wheel so tightly and not be cool.

+1 All the above

I admire you ! please post a picture of yourself so I can look at you.

I won’t show Mrs Danny this thread – it will only cause her to think she’s right.

She is right.

Have you got beaded seat covers too?

What is uncomfortable about your hands if you don’t wear them ?

Too hot ? Too cold ?
Covered in Blisters ?

Also, 400 miles a day.
Sheffield to Southampton commute for work ?

Surely the correct way to drive is with your right elbow on the window sill, right hand wedged at the joint of door and roof, left index finger resting lightly on the bottom of the steering wheel. I’m struggling to see how the OP gets sore hands?!

Alpin has it

Harey what shape of vehicle do you drive!?

An overwhelming yes from me – ‘The first look is what you’d wear to drive to Paris; it’s called ”Cruiser Arriviste’ Canary yellow shirt, horizon blue stay-crease action slacks, cap, polaroids, tan string-back driving gloves; it’s a look that says ”I’m in control of my vehicle’

NO ,unless you get matching Dick Dastardly hat and goggles.
In which case ,carry on 🙂

only in a classic sports car