Originally Posted by
itsthewoo
Taking the lane in that situation means that they have to actually pass you safely.
Not true, it only makes it more likely that they will pass you safely. Most of us have had idiots unsafely pass us even when taking the lane.
I got hit once while riding in the middle of the lane at 25 mph by an idiot that crossed a double yellow line trying to pass and almost having a head on with oncoming traffic.