In Cape Town, it’s often the case that we celebrate those who get into a parallel parking, one shot (a rare and joyous occasion). If only we could all drive like this U-turn legend, whose video went viral for all the reasons that keep us sitting on the edge of our seats.
Scrap parallel parking, this guy manages to pull of a gnarly, multi-point turn on the edge of a cliff!
The video has been shared widely on social media (raking up over 35 million views on YouTube alone), while some even added their own twist to the narrative with a caption that most of us can relate to: Me trying to turn my life around.
Others have responded and said “I didn’t breathe at all watching this” and “Where is the dislike button, my blood pressure would like a word”.
Some social media users even found this inspiring and said “But the moral of the story is YOU CAN DO IT”.
While viewers were sweating and holding their breath, this driver was busy showcasing some great skills that we wish we all had (especially when we’re reversing into a parking in the City for the umpteenth time – cue the embarrassing drive of shame when we eventually decide to “find a better parking”).
The driver was showered with online praise from people who cheered but said in that same breath that they wouldn’t dare trying this themselves (and with good reason!).
While it’s not clear where this video was shot, all we can say is that people are impressed. Even though some Capetonians love a trend, please don’t try this at home!
Watch it here:
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Picture: Screenshot from video