I was really great on my own until I found the reverse button. This is the last photo in this series. I did actually ride around with my cousin independently. we went a whopping five miles an hour!!! Mom wasn't so keen on my riding solo just yet. She thought I was safe since I couldn't reach the foot pedals. She didn't count on me finding the reverse knob! I don't know who was more startled. Me at jolting backward, or Mommy trying to make sure I didn't fall off. Luckily, I've got great balance and was able to "hold my own". Looks like I'm gonna fit in up here in the "country". Native Texan by birth, Country girl genetics.....