Originally Posted by
TheHen
If you hug the fog line and only take the lane when you realize you need to force an overtaking motorist to slow down, the motorists will be angry at what they perceive to be an obnoxious maneuver by you. If you default to the center of the lane and move slightly right to allow a motorist to pass more easily, they will think you are a considerate cyclist.
+1 I never thought of it that way but (as a driver) it makes good sense. If the statement above that drivers give you more space if you take more space is accurate that only improves this strategy.