This is the moment a man nearly sets himself on fire trying to light a cigarette while driving.

Dramatic footage shows a giant fireball exploding in his face the moment he brings the lighter to his mouth attempting to light the cigarette whilst navigating traffic in Jinan, in Shandong, China, on August 20

Despite the momentary panic he felt as he waved his hand around to try and put out the flames, he managed to stay straight on the road and not accidentally crash.

His friend recorded the incident by chance which later served as a warning not to leave lighters lying around in hot cars and especially not to try to use them while driving.

The driver suffered some burns to his hands and legs but was otherwise fine.