Originally Posted by
genec
Move to your left... that little white line is not some special place for you.
If the road is not big enough to share, those behind you will have to learn proper passing techniques.
Now before someone utters "I didn't see you..." make sure you are well visible... wear bright clothing, use bright blinkies and maybe even use a flag.
You are riding on what appears to be country lane... traffic is not too heavy, so there is room to pass you.
When the OP moves more to his left, he/she has to see what the car behind is doing. If they maintain speed and direction without giviing him more space, he could be in MORE trouble! This is why he needs to use a rear view mirror. If the OP had been taking the entire lane and slowly moved over as the car was approaching, he would have recieved way more room. The motorist will treat a cyclist as unpredictable and provide more room if they see you taking up the whole lane. Again, you can only do this if you have a rear view mirror.