4. Don’t pedal on roads with speed limits above about 40-50 mph. At such speeds, the closing rate is high and the time to overtake is short. Car headlamps just don’t put out enough light for a driver to reliably see and to respond in time. Further, drivers don’t expect to encounter bicycles on such higher speed roads. If you must bike on such roads, stay on the shoulder, even if the ride bumpier.
Wouldn't this imply that the driver is going too fast for the given road and lighting conditions, which is a clear violation of the law in any jurisdiction?
I don't necessarily disagree w/ your advice, but I don't necessarily like the logic used to reach said conclusion or the tone, especially when paired w/ the typical "don't go through stop signs" message. Two words on the stop sign thing: Idaho Stop. Safer, easier better for cyclists. Coming to a full and complete stop at every stop sign when on a bike does not improve safety.