Originally Posted by
Maelochs
ITaking the lane" is blocking the lane. That is the whole point of it---blocking any other traffic from using that part of that lane.
I have not been keeping up with this thread. That being said, when I take the lane, my intention is to "BLOCK" the lane.. Otherwise, what's the point?
To some, the word "Blocking" means the blocker is stationary. In my case, on my bicycle, when I "block" the lane, everyone behind me is STILL MOVING, unless we are all stopped a red light or a freight train. "Taking" the lane and "Blocking" the lane means different things technically. If I wanted to drive 55 mph, and got stuck behind a vehicle doing 9mph, I might feel like they are blocking the lane, but I do not think you are blocking anything if you are moving.
Semantics.