Please pay attention

[u/LaFemmeCurieuse]

My neighbor was outside talking on her phone while watching her 2 year old grandson. He was running around in front of her. I got into my car, turned on my favorite podcast and put the car in reverse. I looked up and realized that I didn’t see him anymore. I checked my rearview camera, and he was standing behind my car. Fortunately, my foot was still on the brake.

I’m so grateful that I have that camera. He’s so little that he was completely hidden from my rearview mirror. His grandmother didn’t look in our direction until I got out of the car and called her. I try not to think about what could have happened if I’d been running late and rushing.

[u/InfiniteGas_]

Well just to note, I have an acquaintance who had an accident with not paying attention and their toddler running out to the garage to welcome them home.

I won’t go into details, but it was a horrific ending.

Always, ALWAYS, check twice and drive carefully with kids around.

[u/LaFemmeCurieuse → u/InfiniteGas_]

I’m so sorry that happened. In my case, I do believe he ran over to say hello. Unfortunately, they don’t understand car dangers at the age.

[u/DeterminedThrowaway → u/InfiniteGas_]

:(  

I'd never be able to forgive myself, I can't even imagine