8-Year-Old Learns to Drive via YouTube and Makes a McDonald’s Run

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He took his little sister along for the adventure.

Remember when you were a kid dreaming of McDonald’s but couldn’t convince your parents to take you? One determined eight-year-old didn’t let the lack of a driver’s license or any real driving experience stop him from chasing his craving. He was on a mission for a cheeseburger, and nothing was going to stand in his way.

This ambitious boy from Eastville, Ohio, found himself hungry for a cheeseburger one weekend. Not wanting to disturb his sleeping parents, he opted for a more daring approach. Instead of sulking around the house, he decided to search for “how to drive a car” on YouTube.

That’s right, you read it correctly!

“He probably researched for about five minutes and then figured it was time to hit the road,” Officer Mark Thompson from Eastville Police shared with the local news. Following the lead of what any responsible older sibling might do, he scooped up his four-year-old sister for the ride. After all, if he was going down for this, she was coming too. “Stay quiet, and maybe there will be some nuggets in it for you,” he likely told her.

Authorities were alerted when the duo arrived at the drive-thru of a nearby McDonald’s, according to station WXYZ. Witnesses noted that the boy drove with the confidence of a seasoned driver, adhering to traffic rules and keeping within the speed limit.

Of course, with a YouTube driving lesson under his belt, it’s no surprise he followed all the rules.

“He didn’t bump into anything on the way there. It was unbelievable,” Thompson said. The adventurous siblings traveled about a mile and a half in total. Staff at McDonald’s initially thought they were part of a prank when the kids rolled up to order a cheeseburger using money from the boy’s piggy bank. “Where’s Ashton Kutcher when you need him?” one employee joked. It’s a serious matter to put children behind the wheel, after all.

The boy was understandably upset when officers informed him he had done something wrong. He acknowledged this was his first driving experience, though he may have omitted his previous “flight” to Florida for fish tacos.

Fortunately, no charges will be filed, and police confirmed it wasn’t a case of neglect. The kids had already eaten their meals but were simply “really craving a cheeseburger.” We can all relate to that feeling!

In a sweet turn of events, the staff at McDonald’s treated the two to a cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, and fries while they waited for their family. Thankfully, both children are safe, and we hope they never attempt such a stunt again. In the meantime, someone should keep a watchful eye on this kid—he’s definitely going places.

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Summary

An eight-year-old boy from Eastville, Ohio, self-taught himself to drive via YouTube and decided to take a trip to McDonald’s with his younger sister. After successfully steering their parents’ van to the fast-food restaurant, the children received a warm welcome from the staff, who provided them with food. While no charges were pressed, the incident serves as a humorous reminder of childhood cravings and adventurous spirits.