The only dichotomy I experience is the lack of "...and are treated as drivers of vehicles."
Motorists should have no more problems passing me than they would a slow cement truck. In fact, fewer problems... I am narrow and easy to see around. Waiting for a safe moment to pass me with plenty of clearance should be no problem.
On any given day, when I am on a narrow road, I can guarantee some motorist will have "issues" passing me.