12V Kids Ride On Bumper Car with Spacious Pedal Area, Adjustable Belt, Light Ring and Parent Remote, Ages 2 to 5, Pink

On a ride-on built around a pedal, a small child's legs dangle. They swing their feet, catch them on the wheels or on the ground, and lose interest in staying seated properly.

This car has a wide, flat pedal area across the front of the base. There is nothing to push, so feet simply rest on it. The manufacturer calls it a spacious pedal area and marks it on its own detail panel.

The three things picked out

The seat with its backrest, the stickers and the flat pedal area. That platform runs the width of the base, so a child's feet sit on the car rather than hanging over the edge of it.

The platform up close

A textured black panel set into the base, low and flat. Nothing to press and nothing to catch a shoelace in. It is the simplest possible arrangement for a two year old.

Seat and belt

A moulded shell with a full backrest and an adjustable belt. The seat measures 12.5 in by 8.5 in, which suits the younger end of the stated 2 to 5 year range best.

The published numbers

This colour's panel uses metric: 20 kg maximum load and 2 km/h. The record's own table gives the same figures in imperial as 44 lb and 1.3 mph, along with a 22.5 by 29.5 by 16.5 in body.

A flat platform across the front of the base where a small child's feet rest.

Two levers rather than a steering wheel, so there is no wheel and pedal to coordinate.

A 12.5 in by 8.5 in seat with a full back and a belt that adjusts as the child grows.

Coloured lights all round the base, with built-in music and a horn.

An adult can take over from the joysticks whenever it is needed.

A padded ring around the base and a start that eases in rather than snatching.

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.

No wheel, no pedal, just two levers and somewhere to put your feet. That is the whole design.

22.5 by 29.5 in and 14.5 lb. It lives in a corner and comes out when the floor is clear.

A published 1.3 mph, a soft bumper and a remote in your hand. Very little can go wrong at that pace.

What we stand behind

• The speed, the 44 lb load, the age range, the seat size and the charge time are all the manufacturer's published figures.
• This colour's panel gives the figures in metric (20 kg and 2 km/h) and the record gives them in imperial. They are the same numbers in different units.
• The manufacturer states this car has passed ASTM and CPSIA certifications. No certificate number is published.
• The handle still reads 6v while the record says 12 V. It was left as it is because the supplier's own artwork contradicts itself on voltage across this family.
• A toy for supervised play. Never on a road, a sidewalk or a bike path.

Is there a pedal?

No. The front of the base is a flat platform for feet, and driving is done with two joysticks. That is why the maker rates it from two years old.

What is the weight limit?

44 lb, which is 20 kg on the manufacturer's own metric panel, against a stated age range of 2 to 5 years.

How fast does it go?

1.3 mph, or 2 km/h. That is slower than a toddler walking, and it is the figure the maker prints in both unit systems.

Can an adult drive it?

Yes, with the remote supplied. That is the sensible way to start with a two year old, with the joysticks handed over once they have the idea.

How long does it charge for?

8 to 12 hours on the supplied 12 V 500 mA charger. No run time per charge is published for this model.