My commute in SV is entirely surface streets (by design). Since moving here I have observed what I call the "California stop": at a red light, drivers will stop 2-3 car lengths behind the next driver. Enough that a clever smart car driver could comfortably pull into the space.

Every time I see it, the driver is looking down at what I assume is a phone. They are so eager to get back to their phone they stop the car early.