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Elon Musk’s Tesla unveiled on Friday its latest invention: a flying car. Okay, we know what you have in mind and it’s not that. Perhaps it’s more accurately described as a a jumping car?

The modified Tesla Roadster — and yes, it’s still called that even when airborne — has thrusters pushing out “ultra high-pressure air” to propel the vehicle into the air. During a demonstration, it was also seen doing a flip and landing after flying off a ramp.

It’s possible that Musk has finally found us a way to escape rush hour traffic on University Road — with advance apologies to all the motorcyclists and pedestrians who will get pelted with debris getting kicked up by the jets. Netizens were quick to find other ways the car could come in handy.

One user suggested one of the first cars should go to Indian director Rohit Shetty, to sustainably satisfy his desire to flip cars.

Another pointed out that Musk hadn’t done anything special and Bollywood had been launching cars off the ground for years.

There were some genuine concerns raised, like who would be crazy enough to insure a car for which the inventor said “success is not guaranteed” but that “it will probably work”.

Someone was concerned about what traffic might look like in the age of flying cars.

But in the face of all the naysayers, there were some who were just happy to see their favourite video game come to life.

To be honest, we’re not sold on the idea. Can you imagine a time when you don’t need to look both ways before crossing the road and instead need to look up too? If you’re looking for ways to get around — especially with skyrocketing fuel prices — go read our list of inexpensive commute options here.