Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Taking the lane doesn't mean pulling out into the lane, it means riding in the lane the whole time as opposed to all the way to the right.
Further taking the lane doesn't usually mean the middle of the lane, more like where the right tire of a car would be. The idea is that you're more visible and that they can't pass you without moving into the other lane so they might as well give you plenty of room. If you're all the way to the right, they'll be tempted to squeeze by you even if there's oncoming traffic.
i think that this would help a majority of the problems.. along with a mirror to see if you need to do some off road riding to save your life.
that or find another route avoiding this section of road. I would NOT ride on the right side of the white line. You are a vehicle take more of the lane to protect yourself and other cars from being dumb.