Six-year-old Learned to Drive (Badly) From Video Games

A six-year-old Virginia boy who tried to drive his family car to school told police that he learned to drive from playing Grand Theft Auto and Monster Truck Jam.

As reported by the Associated Press, the boy missed his school bus and took the keys to the family ride, a 2005 Ford Taurus. His mother was sleeping at the time. From the AP report:

He made at least two 90-degree turns, passed several cars and ran off the rural two-lane road several times before hitting an embankment and utility pole about a mile and a half from school.



"He was very intent on getting to school," said Northumberland County Sheriff Chuck Wilkins. "When he got out of the car, he started walking to school. He did not want to miss breakfast and PE."

The boy's parents were subsequently charged with child endangerment by police. The boy and his four-year-old brother were placed in protective custody.

GP: Giving GTA to a six-year-old? Unbelievable...

lol, thats pretty amazing, im surprised he didnt try to run people over considering the game.

I'm surprised he could reach the pedals and the steering wheel at the same time...

samoanboy wrote:

I'm surprised he could reach the pedals and the steering wheel at the same time...

I'm only surprised he could SEE while doing both of those. And not everyone plays like we do, Andrew.

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