• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.

• Is it any good?

  3.0

• Common Sense says

  Witty banter makes light of too-dangerous driving stunts.

Why We Rated This for Ages 12–14

What to watch out for

• Messages:

  The show isn't out to convey any particular message -- its goal is to entertain. But it does that by showing people crashing cars in crazy and dangerous collision courses, all in the hunt for a cash prize.
• Role models:

  Despite the fact that the competitors all wear safety gear, parents need to be very up front about discussing the fact that stunts like these should never be tried at home. On the up side, the competitors are a diverse bunch.
• Violence:

  Cars fly through the air, flip, crash, and occasionally catch fire. The teams wear protective gear and drive reinforced cars, and the hosts remind viewers that the show's stunts shouldn't be tried at home. Some competitors scream in dear during their drive, and occasionally bystanders (including camera crews) must run for their lives as cars go out of control.
• Sex:

  Some mild sexual innuendo that will likely go over young kids' head, including references to “failing to launch”  and calling women “cougars."
• Language:

  A fair bit of audible strong language, including “hell," “piss," and “crap." “S--t” is bleeped, while “f--k” is bleeped and speakers' mouths are blurred.
• Consumerism:

  Not an issue.
• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  Minor references to bars and drinking.

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