A quick-thinking driver narrowly avoided a potentially fatal collision when a truck lost control while descending a slope in southern China.

The video was filmed in Shaoyang City in Hunan Province on August 7.

Mr Kuang, the driver of a car, swiftly reacted by reversing at high speed, successfully averting disaster and ensuring the safety of himself and his family.

As Kuang was driving with his family, he noticed a truck ahead behaving erratically while descending a slope, possibly due to brake failure. Realising the imminent danger, Kuang instantly decided to reverse his vehicle.

"I initially thought the truck was overtaking on a curve, but I quickly noticed something was wrong with its movement," Kuang recounted. "I realised that a head-on collision with the out-of-control truck would be catastrophic, so I immediately decided to reverse to avoid it."

Maintaining his composure, Kuang skilfully manoeuvred his car backwards, managing to avoid what could have been a serious accident.

Reflecting on the incident, Kuang emphasised that his calm judgement and rapid response were crucial in preventing the collision. He also urged fellow drivers to stay vigilant on the road, constantly observing their surroundings and other vehicles to ensure they can react quickly in an emergency.

近日，在湖南邵阳一路段发生了一起惊险的交通事故。一辆小车在行驶过程中突遇货车下坡失控，小车司机匡先生迅速作出反应，紧急后退倒车避险，成功避免了可能的碰撞事故，保护了自己和家人的生命安全。

据匡先生回忆，8月7日，他驾驶着小车载着一家四口行驶在路上。突然，他注意到前方一辆货车在下坡时失控，刹车可能失灵，情况十分危急。面对这一突发情况，匡先生没有犹豫和拖延，立即采取了紧急措施。

“我当时以为货车是在弯道超车，但很快就意识到它的行驶状态异常。”匡先生说，“我意识到与失控的货车正面相撞将带来极大的危险，所以立即决定后退避险。”

在紧急情况下，匡先生驾驶小车一路狂退，保持了冷静和稳定的心态。他通过迅速而准确的操作，成功避开了失控的货车，避免了一场可能发生的严重交通事故。

事后，匡先生表示，他的冷静判断和迅速反应是避免事故的关键。他也提醒广大司机朋友，在行驶过程中要时刻保持警惕，注意观察路况和其他车辆动态，以便在紧急情况下能够迅速作出正确的判断和应对。