8-year old Felix Pepin had a crash course in driving…luckily not literally!

His mother, Dahianara Sanchez, who suffers from diabetes, started experiencing dangerously low blood sugar while driving her car several weeks ago through West Reading, Pennsylvania. Suddenly, she lost her sight

“All of a sudden my vision started going a little bit flaky and I told Felix, ‘I’m losing my vision,’” Dahianara said.

Felix then jumped into action, giving his mom verbal driving instructions.

“I told her which lane to go in and which lane not to go in,” Felix said.

The vehicle traveled several blocks before Felix discovered a spot to pull over. That’s when Dihianara finally blacked out.

“I put the car in park and I took my mom’s phone and dialed 911,” Felix said.

“When asked how it feels to be a hero, Felix replied it was scary at first, but now it makes him feel happy.”

Ah, a reluctant hero…that’s what all good stories are about!