A dad taught his eleven-year-old son how to drive - and caught the wholesome moment on camera.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />Dad Michael Zarate and Ezekiel were driving around their hometown of Treemonton, Utah, USA, when Michael passed an empty lot and seized the opportunity.<br /> <br />The sweet video, captured by Michael, shows Ezekiel learning how to use the clutch to start the vehicle and changing gears.<br /> <br />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.<br /><br />Michael, 35, a career field administrator, said that Ezekiel had been asking to learn to drive for about three weeks before they finally did.<br /><br />He prepared Ezekiel by spending that time explaining how cars work and teaching him to drive while in the car together.<br /><br />According to Michael, his efforts paid off. <br /><br />The pair drove for around an hour, and Ezekiel proved to be very skilled.<br /><br />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."<br /><br />Michael has previously taught Ezekiel and his brother Kai, nine, to weld, hunt and solder.<br /><br />Michael believes that these moments with his sons nurture their familial bonds and play a vital role in their personal development.<br /><br />He said: "Everything I do I include them in it. It definitely brings us closer. I spend every second of my life with them.<br /><br />"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. <br /><br />"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.<br /><br />"I hope that it will turn them into good, well-rounded, kind, and able people one day.<br /><br />"I think it will."
