Dad taught eleven-year-old son how to drive - and caught the moment on camera

A dad taught his eleven-year-old son how to drive - and caught the wholesome moment on camera.

Ezekiel Zarate, 11, had been asking his dad to teach him to drive for weeks so when when he finally did the young boy was over the moon.

Dad Michael Zarate and Ezekiel were driving around their hometown of Treemonton, Utah, USA, when Michael passed an empty lot and seized the opportunity.

The sweet video, captured by Michael, shows Ezekiel learning how to use the clutch to start the vehicle and changing gears.

The footage shows the young boy giggling nervously as he drives his dad's car and exclaiming "I'm driving" and "I love you, dad" with a beaming smile.

Michael, 35, a career field administrator, said that Ezekiel had been asking to learn to drive for about three weeks before they finally did.

He prepared Ezekiel by spending that time explaining how cars work and teaching him to drive while in the car together.

According to Michael, his efforts paid off.

The pair drove for around an hour, and Ezekiel proved to be very skilled.

Michael said: "He did really well. He got it straight away. I coach him Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling as well so I think he's used to taking directions from me."

Michael has previously taught Ezekiel and his brother Kai, nine, to weld, hunt and solder.

Michael believes that these moments with his sons nurture their familial bonds and play a vital role in their personal development.

He said: "Everything I do I include them in it. It definitely brings us closer. I spend every second of my life with them.

"I find it really important that I'm there for them to do my duty as a father and teach them important skills for life.

"I hope that the time I've spent with them and the interest I've shown in being them and supporting their personal development pays off.

"I hope that it will turn them into good, well-rounded, kind, and able people one day.

"I think it will."