Rode for two years in Cali. Difference between there and here mostly is that in Cali you see bikes all year and there's lots more of them. People are used to bikes being around. I would lane split there, but not often - just wasn't that comfortable doing it. Around here, cagers get their panties in a wad over anything, and road raging is common place. Seldom have a day on the bike where self defense wasn't needed to keep me out of trouble. I can imagine that riding through stopped traffic at a light to get to the front would really enrage some Ohio drivers. Good luck and stay safe. My prediction for this year is that inattentive driving is going to kill more bikers than last year, but I hope I'm wrong...