Originally Posted by
smasha
why just when approaching a curve? ANY time i'm moving with other traffic (this includes stop-and-go traffic if i'm not filtering) i have no reason to be anywhere but a strong primary position. primary position should be a "default", and leaving primary should be done to facilitate safe overtaking by other vehicles. if your moving with traffic, there's no reason to facilitate an overtake. i think i've learned this lesson best by reviewing helmet-cam footage from myself and others.
I fully agree with your point. In fact, I do exactly that on a stretch of road near my house with a 30 km/h speed limit. I didn't bring it up here since I've had no incidents pertaining to this thread; but you're quite right.