Shocking dashcam footage recorded between Largs and Skelmorlie on the A78 has shown a terrifying near miss between two cars. 

The footage, recorded on Saturday morning, shows one car trying to overtake at least three others, despite a no overtaking marking on the road. 

The overtaking car is forced to swerve sharply to avoid hitting an oncoming car, with other vehicles forced to hit the brakes to avoid a massive crash. 

Stevie Boyd, who captured the footage, says the dangerous move could have wiped out four cars plus a caravan with people inside that was parked in the layby on the left. 

Watch the shocking footage below...