Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Pedal-electric only boost when you pedal , stops helping when you stop pedaling, so would be more "fool-resistant" (nothing is Foolproof).
If you have the e-bike in it's highest pedal assist mode, and rotate the crank from a stop, it kicks -in NOW, some have a soft start, but they still take off pretty quickly which could also be a problem at a stoplight. There are interrupters built into the brake levers, but you have to be aware of that and be diligent of what assist level you are in. I have seen new riders slow way down in high assist levels to avoid things, and then get startled when they pedal and the bike bolts up to speed. People just need to practice operating the bikes and familiarize themselves with the controls.