He doesn't ride in the backseat. He usually rides on my lap, and can look out if he wants. There isn't room for a booster seat if there are 2 of us in the car. I used to have one and loved it, but got really tired of moving it every time. If I have to put him in a crate to ride, then he rides in the backseat. Now I rarely go anywhere by myself except the grocery store, where he can't go.