OP, I suggest taking the car out when there is less traffic like Saturday or Sunday mornings. Early, but not super early. lol
Also I would suggest a flat soled sneaker, something like an ADIDAS sneaker or something similar that is flat on the bottom. Flat on the botto where you don't have to worry about the soles of the sneaker getting caught or hinged on the clutch or brake/gas pedals.
GOOD LUCK!
