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Car surfing: Thrill seeking activity for Teens
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In 2008, the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published findings about the activity of car surfing and the dangers associated with it. This dangerous activity’s common among teenagers seeking a thrill. Due to the numerous rural areas and off-roading opportunities in Flagstaff, teens in the area have more than ample opportunities to take part in this hazardous activity.
What is car surfing?
Car surfing refers to the act of participating in the dangerous activity of “surfing” on a moving vehicle. Often, the “surfer” stands on the hood or roof of a vehicle while the driver maintains the vehicle at a rapid speed. The goal is for the “surfer” to remain on the vehicle. This type of activity’s often done on SUV’s or trucks, but it’s not a rare occurrence for any type of vehicle to be involved.
While boys are more likely to take part in this thrill seeking activity, teen girls are also known to part take in this risky behavior. The most common ages for teens to participate in this activity’s between the ages of fifteen to nineteen, according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. In 2008, 31 states in the United States had reported cases of injuries related to car surfing.
What are the dangers of car surfing?
Numerous injuries can result from car surfing despite the speed the car’s traveling. Even falling off a vehicle that’s not in motion can result in head trauma and broken bones. The injuries associated with car surfing are endless. However, the most common injuries seen involve head trauma and neurological damage. There’s now way to prevent injuries from occurring other than educating your teen about participating in this activity.
What can parents do to prevent car surfing?
Unfortunately, you can’t stand guard over your teen to make sure they don’t participate in the dangers of car surfing. The most important strategy a parent can take when protecting a teen from car surfing is to remain vigilant. Being aware of the idea of teens car surfing already puts a parent one step ahead.
The second most important strategy a parent can take against care surfing is communicating with your teen. Using open lines of communication, share the dangers associated with this risky behavior. Education your teen about the consequences that can occur from engaging in car surfing.
To learn more about car surfing visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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