Pick-up for kids: Polaris Ranger 150 EFI & Safe driving tips your child needs to know

Who would’ve thought that driving is a thing for the adults? Yes, you read it right! Your child doesn't need to wait until he is 16 or 18 years old because kids can now get the feel of what’s it like to be behind the wheel. Thanks to this cool utility truck made just for kids!

This article from Philkotse.com will discuss one particular vehicle that is opening up doors for the discovery of wonder, excitement, and thrill for a 10-year-old kid.

What’s even more interesting is that it isn’t a remote controlled truck/toy that limits your child’s imagination and decision-making abilities. It operates the same as a vehicle but is made to suit a kid's body frame.

1. Polaris Ranger 150 EFI: Introduction

Technically referred to as the two-seater youth, side-by-side, utility truck that will immediately leave you feeling envious as kids can enjoy driving with such a classy and high-powered vehicle. If you are familiar with the structure and the make of Polaris’s Rangers, this is similar in style yet pint-sized.

This Polaris Ranger 150 EFI boasts a box-like framework that is four feet in width and seven feet in length. Its overall weight is capped around 700 pounds. For its transmission, you are maneuvering an automatic CVT.

Your kid may not like the fact that they won’t be able to handle it or control like the trademark Hot Wheels style. You can, however, let them know that once they have mastered steering and driving 700 pounds of wheels and engine, they can go drift and speed up as long as it is safe.

The Polaris Ranger 150 EFI T is referred to as the two-seater youth, side-by-side, utility truck

2. Polaris Ranger 150 EFI: Speaking of Speed

Since children and grown-ups alike might get carried away with a new and excellent ride in Polaris Ranger 150, a feature called Ride Command System is available to use for speed monitoring and limiting. Through a connection between a phone and the Polaris Ranger, territory (through the use of Geofencing) and speed control is established.

Therefore, you can monitor the max speed that your 10-year old kid can go and limit his destination (or away from other neighbor’s property to minimize accidents). You can even let him have a smooth start-up just before they settle down and go for a ride.

You can limit the max speed that your kids can drive with

If you believe that your kiddo is capable of handling a 700-pound engine on his own, this beast can go for a maximum speed of 29 miles per hour. This speed is deliberately swift enough if your kid wants to go on a thrill ride of his own.

But, unlike grown-up Polaris’s makes that have a Bluetooth function to play some tunes while cruising, this Ranger doesn’t. Well, since your kid is still learning the basics of driving, being distracted with some cute jingles and rhymes playing might be too much for their focus to take in.

A feature called Ride Command System is available to use for speed monitoring and limiting

3. Polaris Ranger 150 EFI: A peek inside 

One of the many perks of Polaris’s Ranger 150 is the adjustable steering wheel. Also, its seats are spacious enough to cater for a child that is still growing in size. Located on the passenger side is a T-shaped bar handle that a kid can grasp when the driver is riding shotgun and is going for rocky terrain.

And, if you need to carry some stuff along, such as picnic baskets, toys, and snacks, a cargo box is available for use. This space is enough to carry things, weighing up to 50 pounds, that kids can take when they are cruising.

One of the most notable characteristics of Ranger 150 is that it doesn’t stress kiddos with the technical aspects of driving.

The space inside the cabin can weigh up to 50 pounds

Instead, it teaches them the basics of vehicle dynamics while going out for a seemingly exciting ride. Taking hold and enjoying the features of this vehicle will evidently help your child be prepared even before he takes the exam for a student driver’s license.

The mechanics of muscle memory, braking, throttle, and speed will clearly be put to the test as early as 10 years of age. As they continue to drive along, they’ll get better and keep on improving their handling skills.

Although it can get a little too pricey, this ride is comparably safer than DIY go-karts. If you have the resources for it, you can invest and teach your child the basics of driving and have a good time doing so at the same time.

One of the many perks of Polaris’s Ranger 150 is the adjustable steering wheel

4. Driving tips your child needs to know

One day, your child will grow up to be a teen and will annoy you endlessly to borrow the car keys for an outing or for a road trip with friends. So, now is a good time for you to teach him the driving values he needs to exercise while on the road. Here are the most common ones you need to remember.

Safety first

The road is full of dangers and unexpected circumstances. More so with hyped-up motorists that are reckless and acting as if they own the road. It is best to start instilling the value of life and safety.

Be their role model when using seatbelts, observing traffic rules, and being considerate on the road. Constantly remind your child that driving recklessly does not only put his/her own life at risk but others’ lives as well.

Be their role model when using seatbelts, observing traffic rules, and being considerate on the road

Follow traffic rules and regulations

In every region or a specific place, there are traffic rules that each local government implement. Such as when driving on a hilly area where speeding or overtaking is not allowed. Remind them that these cautions are plastered for a reason, to safeguard each motorist’s well-being.

Read more: 10 Essential tips on safe teens driving in the Philippines.

Teach them to read the owner’s manual

The owner’s manual is a good place to start when you want to learn about the vehicle’s features that may come in handy one day. The owner’s manual also contains important information and recommended routine maintenance as well as basic safety features.

Driving is an attention-focused task

Yes, your kid has every right to enjoy the wind, the company of his friends and the liberty of being free but don’t let these be the reasons why he’ll never give attention to the road up ahead. Never tolerate the instances where he’s using his phone while driving.

Never tolerate the instances where he’s using his distracted while driving

To recap, the dubbed pick-up truck for kids, otherwise known as Polaris Ranger 150, is a good head-start for kids that would like to experience how it feels like driving a car on your own.

This ride offers safety and the essential features that’ll let them practice fundamental driving mechanics. Also, it is recommended to teach them the values they need to exercise while on the road to ensure safety and learn how to a responsible driver. 

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