Originally Posted by
genec
I used to move over one lane when passing cyclists, but noticed that JAMs would take the right lane and do exactly what I would not have done. Now I simple slow down in the right lane when passing a cyclist and give them lots of room, just as I would like. Anybody that insists on going fast, goes into the left most lane. I shield the cyclist in this way.
Per the OP, this thread is about a narrow 2-lane road. You seem to be talking about a multi-laner.
Originally Posted by
genec
I think in the OPs situation I would simply slow down so there would not be a squeeze play where the cyclist and autos all come together. The brakes work just as well to avoid "situations."
Slowing down can encourage the oncoming motorist to pass the oncoming cyclist.