When you think of an underage driver behind the wheel, what's the first word that comes to mind? Probably something like crash or accident or insurance rates or negligence, right? You probably think of a story like today's terrifying tale about the 13-year-old girl driving 700 miles to meet up with her 12-year-old boyfriend (whom she met online).
But guess what? Sometimes underage drivers can be heroes! Seriously! Like the 12-year-old Massachusetts boy who took control of his family's car when his dad -- who was driving -- had what appeared to be a seizure. And his quick-thinking didn't stop there!
Oh, and did I mention the family was on a busy highway at the time? Amazingly, this kid still had the presence of mind to steer the car to a breakdown lane, make sure his younger sister was safe behind a guardrail, and use his dad's cellphone to call 911.
WOW. I know adults who aren't half as reliable in emergencies as this kid. He doesn't even know how to drive!! And he had to be scared out of his mind -- not only was his dad obviously incredibly sick, his entire family was in danger of being in a huge car accident. Yikes!
I guess there's something to be said, too, for educating young teens about the basics of operating a motor vehicle. Assuming they're not the type who would steal your car to drive 700 miles away to meet up with some boy she met online. (Hopefully you can tell the difference.)
Does this 12-year-old's quick-thinking and bravery blow you away?
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I agree that getting the girl out and behind a guardrail was extremely quick thinking, I don't know if I would have even thought of that if I where dealing with my father that was seizing...Incredible boy, AND whats more? When he was SIX he tried to put out a fire! but he did not know how to use the extinguisher...I felt so bad when I saw him say this, so I taught my seven and four year old how to use ours...what a great kid!
What a reliable, smart, quick thinking child!!
makes me proud to know this kid comes from my state. more power to him i hope to see him in a football game in the future. with that said though, dad should not have been driving if he had an active seisure disorder. that is extremely dangerous.
my now 7yo daughter saved my life when she was just a little older than 4. her, my now ex, and i had gone out for the day and i ate something i am highly allergic to. when i passed out, she ran to my car got my epi pen and stabbed me with it then gave me kisses. (she thought she was doing cpr lol) luckily it kicked in fast and the rest of our day was spent at the er.