Originally Posted by slowandsteady
I ride on 50 mph two lane country roads with no shoulder. If I were driving a farm tractor the driver of the car would have to wait until it is clear to pass. Why should a driver of a car be allowed to squeeze past me? If there are poor sightlines or heavy traffic, the driver can wait until it is safe to pass. Believe it or not driving at 20 mph for a few seconds never hurt anyone.
It is called the rule of the biggest or heaviest vehicle. Farmers know that their tractor outweighs a car and will pull right out in front of them knowing the car will heed. Car drivers know their car outweighs a bicycle and feel they have the same authority over bicyclests.
If only the laws would protect bicyclists. But that takes this thread even farther from the OP's pointing question.