With the truck body/chasis up high, it's a fun off-road vehicle with a slow speed that's easy for beginners to handle. It's lower torque allows for extra climbing power. Push the cab down to the low position and it's a cool racing truck, ready to take off for more advanced, high-speed excitement! Features cool, rubberized treads; durable, rubberized antennas on controller and car; automatic shut-off to conserve batteries; easy-to-use controller with large, easy-grip steering wheel; and push-button control to switch from forward to reverse. Requires one 9-volt and 4 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).