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V8 Driver

Item #: 08799


Step on the gas! Beep-beep! Our exciting driving simulator feels just like the real thing, allowing little drivers to steer, brake, honk, accelerate...even shift! It not only features 9 realistic sound effects, but a virtual screen that lets kids see their vehicle driving through town. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (sold separately). For ages 2 and up, up to 55 lbs. Styles may vary.
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One Step AheadV8 Driver
 
4.2

(based on 13 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to assemble (10)
  • Fun (10)
  • Safe (10)
  • Durable (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Indoors (8)
    • Small children (7)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Parent of two or more children (5), First time parent (4), Working parent (4), Grandparent (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes (7), No (4)

    Reviewed by 13 customers

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    4.0

    He loves playing in the drivers seat

    By PDX Mom

    from Portland, OR

    About Me Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Parent Of Multiples (Twins etc), Stay At Home Parent, Working Parent

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Assemble
    • Fun
    • Safe

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoors
      • Small Children

      Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

      Coming at Christmas my 2 1/2 year old kids called this their sled, and in their defense it looks like a sled when you are in it. My son loves to sit in the car and "drive" and so this was a great present for him. There is a little view screen with a car that you steer down the street in the middle-which could make this a bit like a video game for older kids. My son just steers as he likes and gets all the sounds of bumping into things. He can work the gearshift, and all the knobs to his heart's content and so far so good with the replacement toy. The 1st one we bought just stopped working while my son was driving it on boxing day and this is why I am only giving it 4 stars. One Step was great about replacing it and the 2nd one seems to be working just fine. If this had been one of his only presents at Christmas though, he could have been very disappointed.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      5.0

      love it!

      By kimmie

      from new york

      About Me First Time Parent

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Assemble
      • Fun
      • Safe

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Indoors
        • Outdoors
        • Small Children
        • Special Needs

        Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

        My son loves this gift. Maybe he will stop asking to get behind the wheel of my owncar now!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes
         
        5.0

        Never write reviews

        By AsL

        from NH

        About Me Parent Of Two Or More Children

        Pros

        • Fun
        • Pretend Play
        • Safe

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Indoors
          • Small Children

          Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

          We had this as a hand me down for my son and daughter. This was the toy that my son would play with the longest. He would get his bag and pretend keys and "go to work." It was falling apart a little when we got it but it had been at my sisters pre school and must have been a favorite there too. I had been thinking of buying another they liked it so much but had not have seen them until I looked on this site after seeing on zuilly! defintitely gave this stay at home mo some breaks!

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No
           
          1.0

          Waste of money!

          By Mas's mom

          from Harrisburg, PA

          About Me First Time Parent, Working Parent

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Assemble

          Cons

          • Poor Design

          Best Uses

          • Indoors

          Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

          I purchased this for my 2 year old son. After 2 days of using it, he wasn't interested in it anymore. For the price, I expected an interactive toy. It's a stationary car, with a flimsy screen and a tiny moving car that makes annoying sounds. Kids these days expect alot more and this just doesn't deliver. Don't waste your money on this.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great Toy

          By goldk2

          from Houston, TX

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Assemble
          • Fun
          • Safe

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

              The kid loves it

               
              5.0

              "Wonderful Idea"

              By Brit

              from Madison, VA

              About Me Parent Of Two Or More Children

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy To Assemble
              • Fun
              • Safe

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Indoors
                • Older Children
                • Small Children

                Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

                My son love this!! He loves playing in cars so when I seen this, I said this will be a perfect gift. This is more safe, was really easy to assemble. I did thought it was a digital screen but other than that I thought this was a great product.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes
                 
                4.0

                Our grandson's favorite toy!

                By WV GMaw

                from Hedgesville, WV

                About Me Grandparent

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy To Assemble
                • Fun
                • Safe

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Indoors
                  • Small Children

                  Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

                  The only thing missing is a slot for a key! Children see all! and our grandson knew immediately that there was no key hole!
                  He uses the recessed screw hole to push a key in!

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes
                   
                  5.0

                  Love it !!

                  By Landon's Mom

                  from Gilbertsville , PA

                  About Me First Time Parent, Working Parent

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Assemble
                  • Fun
                  • Safe

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

                      My 2 1/2 yr old son loves it !!! The only thing that would make it better (in his opinion) would be if it had wheels & a set of keys :-)

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • Yes

                      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      1.0

                      Not happy with this AT ALL!

                      By Kelly

                      from Lagrangeville, NY

                      About Me Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • There are no pros

                      Cons

                      • Not a 'virtual screen'
                      • Too simple for almost all

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

                        We bought this item for our almost two year old and our four year old. I am VERY UNHAPPY with this product. Maybe if I paid $20 for it, I'd be okay with it, but I paid the full[$] and it is so not worth it. The 'virtual screen' is not a virtual screen at all, it is a simple track those goes around and around, I thought a virtual screen meant that it was a digital screen that responded to the steering, shifting, acceleration, etc. Yeah, it goes from side to side with the steering wheel, that's it. The buttons make noise, but they don't relate to anything while the child is driving. The pedals do nothing, the shifter does nothing. Yes, it has two 'speeds' but they are barely different. Even for my not yet two year old, this is too simplistic. Children expect that something will happen when they press a pedal or shift the shifter, but nothing. For [$], this is an incredibly disappointing item. We will be sending it back.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • Yes
                         
                        5.0

                        Best Gift EVER!

                        By Hyoungman

                        from Green Bay, WI

                        About Me Parent Of Multiples (Twins etc), Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy To Assemble
                        • Fun
                        • Safe

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

                            Bought this for my twin boys that will be three in a month. They are obsessed with cars. They make everything in to one. I was so excited when I found this. They love it. They can pick it up and carry it with them around the house. It was super easy to put together. It's durable - they can break anything and this has stood up so far! The only thing I would change is the turn signal. It works when the wheel is turned just slightly to the left or right. So, when the child gets up to leave the car - if they don't turn it off you hear a constant clicking. Maybe an automatic/timed shut off? I wish I would have found this a year ago. And it will grow with them.

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No
                             
                            5.0

                            Great safe toy

                            By Nana

                            from Johnstown, PA

                            About Me Grandparent

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Durable
                            • Easy To Assemble
                            • Fun
                            • Safe

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Indoors
                              • Small Children

                              Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

                              Both my one year old grandson and my 4 year old granddaughter love the V8 Driver. Great toy kept them both occupied for hours.

                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • Yes
                               
                              5.0

                              Love, Love, LOVE this toy!

                              By gammy

                              from Indianapolis, IN

                              About Me Grandparent

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Assemble
                              • Fun
                              • Safe

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Indoors
                                • Outdoors
                                • Small Children

                                Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

                                My 2 year old grandson loves to try and drive when he jumps into my car. So, I thought this would be perfect for him, and I was right. He loves all the sounds it makes, and the simulated driving screen is lots of fun for him. The steering wheel goes together rather loosely, but overall, it's a fun and sturdy toy. He played on it for hours on Christmas morning.

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • Yes

                                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                Awesome toy!

                                By Happy Mom

                                from Washington, D.C.

                                About Me Medical Professional, Parent of Two or More Children

                                Pros

                                • Durable
                                • Entertaining
                                • Lots of Fun
                                • Lots of Neat Features

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Boys
                                  • Girls

                                  Comments about One Step Ahead V8 Driver:

                                  I bought this for my daughter when she was almost 3 and she loves it. She is now almost 6 and still plays with it occasionally. It really stood up under use. Whenever she has a playdate (boy or girl)it always is the favorite toy. I have bought it for my nieces and they all love it, too.

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