12V Kids Ride On Bumper Car with Slow Start and Slow Stop, 5 Point Belt, 360 Spin and Parent Remote, 66 lb, Red

Slow start is common. Slow stop is not. A car that cuts its motors the instant a joystick is released throws a child against the belt, which is the moment most of them decide they have had enough.

The manufacturer publishes slow start and slow stop together and charts both. Let go of the joystick and the car winds down rather than stopping dead, which is the difference a nervous rider notices.

Both curves, charted

The maker plots the start and the stop on one graph, with the caption explaining that both avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration. That second half of the sentence is the unusual part.

The four safety details

A portable handle, a high backrest, a 5 point belt and a soft bumper ring. Together they cover the two things that matter on an open car: holding the child in and softening what it hits.

Size, age and weight

26.5 in by 25.5 in and 19 in tall, a 66 lb weight capacity and a stated age of 3 and up, with the maker's certification badges on the same panel.

The drivetrain

A 12 V 4.5 Ah battery, two 12 V motors and a 12 V 500 mA charger, at a published 1.55 mph. Two driving wheels and two universal nylon wheels spin the car in place.

Both ends of a run are eased, which the manufacturer charts on its own panel.

Shoulder, hip and crotch straps in front of a high backrest.

Two driving wheels and two universal nylon wheels turn the car in its own footprint.

On a 12 V 4.5 Ah battery, published at 1.55 mph.

A padded ring around the base and a carry handle moulded into the backrest.

Five light effects, music and a wireless connection for a child's own audio.

Ships from a Canadian warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $150. Some remote areas, PO boxes and surcharge regions may be excluded or cost extra.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

A car that winds down instead of stopping dead is far less startling for a three year old.

Full circle turns within a 26.5 in footprint, so a small clear area is enough.

Five points and a full height backrest is more restraint than most toys at this price offer.

What we stand behind

• The speed, the 66 lb capacity, the age, the battery, the charger and the dimensions are all the manufacturer's published figures.
• The manufacturer states this car is ASTM compliant and CPSIA approved. No certificate number is published.
• No run time, charge time or remote control range is published.
• Slow start and slow stop soften a ride; they do not replace supervision.
• A toy for supervised play. Never on a road, a sidewalk or a bike path.

What is slow stop?

The motors wind down rather than cutting out when the joystick is released, so the car coasts to a halt instead of stopping dead. The manufacturer charts it alongside the slow start.

What is the restraint?

A 5 point belt with shoulder, hip and crotch straps, in front of a high backrest that stops a child leaning back.

How fast does it go?

1.55 mph, or 2.5 km/h, which is below adult walking pace.

What age and weight is it for?

3 years and up with a 66 lb weight capacity, both on the maker's dimension panel.

Can an adult drive it?

Yes, using the remote. The RC or joystick switch button on the body decides which set of controls is active. Remote batteries are not included.