Originally Posted by
billdsd
That doesn't exempt the driver from maintaining a safe passing distance.
Originally Posted by
1nterceptor
And the truck still passed close to the OP, how much closer would
the truck have passed if the rider was in the middle of the lane
I've never been on that road so I can't give advise on
wether the OP should take the lane or share the lane
I'm not excusing the driver of the truck, but riding extremely close to the shoulder will make drivers think they can weasel past you. Taking the lane in that situation means that they have to actually pass you safely.