[Nor Cal driver]

Yup - really loud and obnoxious is really really annoying - to all of us.

Interesting issue this lane splitting - IMO lane splitting is not good when going over 15-20 mph faster then traffic, or if traffic is flowing along smoothly and quickly period. However, lane splitting on the freeway is safer IMO then simple city street riding with all of the cross street intersections just begging for a red light to be run and a rider or driver to be crushed..... I always look both ways before crossing the intersection and am frankly prepared to jump as high up off of my bike as I can to avoid getting crushed by a car if one runs a red right at me.

Lanesplitting - I split in the city and on the freeway - hey, I have already taken a few little bumps from cars - it's not toooo bad - but still makes for a good reason to wave at those that yield to you as you ride by smoothly and in control.