Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Another often stated technique is to take the lane if you're going through an area where there's not enough room for a car to pass you safely.
I generally agree with this but once, an SUV decided to pass me by moving into the oncoming lane (no traffic) and then almost right-hooked me (I was watching and slowed in time to avoid being hit).
However, normally, taking the lane works.
There are going to be idiots, no matter what you do, just ask car drivers how they got hit by an idiot in another car (as if cars can't be seen!). I generally recommend (within the limits of your comfort) to be assertive (not aggressive) but, at the same time, safety conscious.