This scares the crap outta me.

Terrifying video shows just how distracted teens can be when they drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-t-pVe-LCs

I didn't watch the whole thing. Does anyone explain why or what they are looking for in the experiment?

Any Parent or non-Parent that criticizes this as being "too harsh" or "crossing the line" needs to get their heads out of the sand and wake the f*ck up. We are living in a different time in the Social Media age and these types of video messages needs to happen to get the point across. Much like Scared Straight, you have to ram down the realities of the world around. Kids are just naive to know what those dangers are and in most cases have a sense of invincibility that this can't happen to them. I for one applaud the parents for doing what is necessary in the face of the forthcoming backlash they knew would be directed at them. If this video and it's message saves lives and teaches kids the ramifications of doing stupid things, then this video was worth it. As for this video in particular, I shake my head at how dumb these kids are. Well, I shouldn't say dumb, but how gullible they are. Far too trusting of other people.

Are the parents getting backlash? For what?

My heart was pounding. I guess mentally I was so being a 'Dad'.

I'm just shaking, thinking what those Dads, or the parents saw slowly unfold before their eyes.

I do remember that last experiment, but didn't that extend like a full day or something? That was excessive for sure. But I think in this case, giving them a scare for a minute or so is warranted.