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Close call: 'Had I been texting this kid would have been hit for sure'

<b> QUICK REACTION: </b> This clip shows how vigilant motorists must be behind the wheel. <i> Image: Supplied </i>
<b> QUICK REACTION: </b> This clip shows how vigilant motorists must be behind the wheel. <i> Image: Supplied </i>

United States - A video posted on YouTube reveals why it's critical drivers remain vigilant on the road, especially in suburbs.

The video shows a driver making his way though a US suburb when an inattentive child runs into path of his vehicle. 

Distracted driving

The uploader said that the child had been chasing a 'bubble' at the time.

Uploader, Ope Aaron, said: "Had I been texting, playing with the radio, or anything, this kid would have been hit for sure.

"Even just the bubble he was chasing gave me a warning sign that there were kids there. Luckily I wasn't going any faster either."

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