A recent video of an 8-year-old child driving a Toyota Fortuner went viral over the internet yesterday. The video received thousands of views on YouTube and trended on social media as well.
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The man behind the camera is reportedly the boy’s father and owner of the vehicle. Most viewers have criticized the video as it encourages underage driving, while others have commended the boy on his driving skills.
Although the video was shot in an unknown rural area devoid of heavy traffic or dense population, it still showed a child — who could barely see out the front window — piloting a midsize SUV, which is dangerous and illegal.
Not the First Time
Unfortunately, many such incidents have happened in Pakistan. The most popular instance was when a video of a child driving a Toyota Land Cruiser on the busy roads of Multan went viral on the internet.
A few days after that incident, the owner of that Land Cruiser and the boy’s father presented themselves before the local authorities. The police fined him Rs. 1,000 and warned against repeating such a careless act.
Underage driving is becoming a dangerous trend in Pakistan that should be addressed by the authorities on an urgent basis.
What a talent. This young boy is doing what 99% adult women can’t do. Pakistan is truly blessed with talent.