Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
If you're on a 4-lane road, it's almost ALWAYS best to be farther out in the right lane. That way people MUST change lanes to get around you. And since it's a 4-lane road there's always that left lane there for them to do so. If you hug the right side then people think they have enough room to edge past you in the lane, or by just barely crossing the lane lines, which almost always means they pass too close.
I know it may sound more dangerous, but it really is safer. High-vis clothing helps a bunch, also. I've ridden on plenty of 4 and 5-lane roads around here. When I used to hug the right side, I got people buzzing me and honking all the time. When I'm farther out into the lane, they always change lanes fully.
Patrick, that makes a lot of sense. There is that inner fear of being hit from behind by a careless or distracted driver, so that always had me hugging the right. But I see your point--especially if the driver(s) has another lane option. I think I'll try that. Thanks!