“My Car”: Durban Gent’s Stunt With Moving Car Goes Wrong in Viral Video
- A young man from Durban filmed himself getting out of his car, but forgot to properly secure it as it started to roll
- The content creator tried desperately to catch his moving car, but the vehicle continued rolling faster
- The video earned over 9,600 reactions and 80 comments, with viewers both sympathising with his loss and commenting on the importance of proper parking techniques
Source: Facebook
A Durban man has learned a hard lesson about car safety after his attempt at filming content went horribly wrong.
Content creator @andile.ngcobo.221659 from KwaZulu-Natal shared a video at the end of August showing the moment his car started rolling away while he was trying to record himself, captioning it simply:
"😭😭😭My car💔"
The viral video shows the man driving into an area before stopping and opening his car door to get out. However, just before he closes the door, the car begins rolling backwards. It takes him a moment to realise what's happening, and when he does, he looks at the camera before turning and running after his moving vehicle.
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The footage continues for several seconds, showing the man desperately trying to open the driver's side door, but it appears to be locked. He runs alongside the car, attempting to open both the driver and passenger doors while the vehicle continues rolling backwards, picking up speed as it moves.
The video quickly went viral, earning over 9,600 reactions and more than 80 comments from viewers who were both amused and sympathetic to his situation. Many people pointed out the importance of properly securing a vehicle before getting out, especially when filming content.
Source: Facebook
Durban man's car mishap sparks reactions
Viewers had mixed reactions to the unfortunate incident, with some offering advice and others sharing their own experiences.
@According_To_Na_Dubsie explained:
"But obviously, nkosiyami, if it's in gear and you step out, the doors will automatically lock."
@Nqo_Sibisi_Nzuza_Mahlase felt for him:
"Content went south 😔"
@Mpilo_Zakhe noted:
"Omoda... Once you step out of the car, it stops everything."
@Fumane_Magagula sympathised:
"Sorry my boss😭😭"
@Andile_Mcimbi joked:
"Parking mode, goes straight to the garage 😂😂"
@Gift_Rsa asked:
"What happened, bruu?"
Why do parked cars roll
According to car experts on Carsblog, there are several possible reasons why a car might roll even when it seems properly parked. Drivetrain slack is one common cause; this refers to the small amount of play within transmission and axle components that can cause slight rolling before the parking pawl engages. Most vehicles roll less than two to eight centimetres on an incline due to this slack.
Other reasons include a faulty parking pawl, improper use of the parking brake, transmission fluid issues, or simply parking on sloped surfaces. Even human error, such as not fully engaging the park gear or forgetting to set the parking brake, can lead to dangerous situations like this one.
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Source: Briefly News
