This is the true story of a black Lab named Charlie who wanted to go for a ride.

In 2007, Charlie hopped into his human’s car through an open window, and knocked the car into gear. “He somehow got the car into neutral,” Mark Ewing told the media.

Can Dogs Drive a Car?

Poor Mark could only watch in horror as his car rolled downhill. Luckily, Charlie had the wherewithal to jump out the window just before the car careened into a pond with a huge splash. So, in short, can dogs drive a car? Um, no.

Meanwhile, speaking of cars, a survey by the American Kennel Club found that 47 percent of dog owners consider their pets’ needs when choosing a new car.

Automakers have picked up on the trend, offering things like pet-friendly cargo holds and dog slobber-proof mats like the Solvit 62316 Waterproof SUV Cargo Liner (although Pooch Pads are cheaper, and do a fantastic job).

And now there’s a website for car shoppers called DogCars.com, which gives reviews of the best “dogmobiles.”

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