My husband is better at maneuvering this thing because he has more practice, but it's fun regardless of my crazy steering. The dog is entertained, the cats like to give chase, my toddler is completely enamored, and my husband enjoys it all the more for all of their reactions. Does well on all terrains we've tried it on. Comes with a spare rechargeable battery for the car and the remote takes 2 AAs. Completely recommend this for all ages! ...