For most children, a car journey with a parent is an ordinary part of the day. For Zac Howells, one December drive suddenly became a test of instinct, courage and extraordinary composure. At just 12, he found himself trying to control a moving car after his mother lost consciousness behind the wheel. What happened next helped avert what could have been a devastating crash. According to an online report by AOL, now 13, Zac is being recognised with the Child of Courage Award at the Pride of Britain Awards for his actions that day, which not only protected him and his mother but potentially prevented other road users from being caught in a serious accident.
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