Originally Posted by
buzzman
but I really don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that our proximity to powerful vehicles that vastly outweigh us is something to be seriously considered every time we ride.
Moving further into the lane, while a wise strategy at times, also involves a rise in a certain level of other risks because of an increased exposure.
the op's diagram was clearly not intended for 50+ mph freeways/rural highways. it was intended for someone riding on a lower speed road in an urban or semi-urban area. it's a bit tiresome to see the "interstate with semi-trucks inches from you" canard come up again and again and again.