Patent ID: 7461864

Claim:
A recreational vehicle comprising: a) a frame comprising a driver cavity and an engine cavity formed of a rigid material dimensioned so as to be capable of containing a driver therein such that no portion of the driver's body extends outside the frame during operation of the vehicle; b) a pair of steerable front wheels and a pair of rear wheels; c) a steering mechanism functionally engaged to the front wheels; d) a seat positioned forward of the rear wheels and affixed to the frame; e) an engine positioned rearward of the rear wheels; f) a gas pedal positioned proximate to a first side of the driver cavity and functionally engaged to the engine; g) a brake pedal positioned proximate to a second side of the driver cavity and functionally engaged to at least one of the wheels; and, h) an exterior body affixed to the frame; wherein the frame further comprises a door formed in one side thereof that can open and close to allow ingress and egress to the vehicle.