A video posted more than 13 hours ago has already sparked social media outrage within the Saudi community. The video, which has amassed almost 5,000 views on Instagram, shows an 8-year-old boy driving a CAR on the highway in Saudi Arabia. 

And what’s worse?

It seems his father sits right beside him, in the passenger’s seat, while teaching him to drive. That’s pretty insane. 

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A passerby in another vehicle took this video 

It was shared by Alramsnet on Tuesday, and shows a child driving while being recorded by a random passerby who could not contain his anger at the seeming ‘irresponsible’ act.

What happened next?

The post on Instagram mentioned that traffic police officers stopped the owner of that vehicle and his license has now been suspended- for allowing a minor to drive. 

And the reaction the post has received from residents is justified 

Well, some of it…

User @uae771177 commented “He’s only 8-years-old and they let him drive?!” 

While others pray for the father and son’s wellbeing 

“May God give him wisdom and guidance.” 

“And when/if a catastrophe happens, he will say ‘If only’ 

And others can’t even…

“Okay, why is he so excited?”