@ILTB Most drivers here seem to think its a challenge to pass, or an invitation to do so. Assertively taking the lane and then having the nerve to tell the driver what to do! It can be a recipe for disaster. Anymore, I only try it when it looks like someone might hit a school bus or something.
So far Looigi wins the gold star. Every time is different, even at the same spot. Assessment of the particulars of the moment are key. There are actually times that being a gutter bunny is the only way, as is being aggressive now and then.
I have taken the lane, far enough from the turn/hill to make it pretty obvious, and it does not always work out. In fact, I have been passed on the right outside of a curve I was in. It only happened once, but it scared the crap out of me.