FOOT PROTECTION DEVICE

A foot protection device for a driver () of a vehicle including pedals comprises an inflatable first airbag () located beneath at least one pedal () which, in the inflated state, extends between a bulkhead () delimiting the footwell and the associated pedal (). The first airbag () in the inflated state and in a lateral view extends from the bulkhead () to the front side of the pedal () and laterally encloses the pedal () to prevent the foot from bending.