>>Imagine bypassing gridlock traffic during rush hour as you roll through it in your Triggo

Lane splitting isn't legal in a number of states (I've paid some fines). I've also had a door opened right in front of me (person dumping coffee mug). I was moving at walking speed and keep two fingers in front brake lever so I stopped in time - but I wouldn't have had time to more foot from accelerator to brake. Add in the silence of an electric vehicle, and...?