A thread not long ago in a SoCal Forum stated a rider must ride as far right as possible unless there is not enough room to safely fit a rider and a car in the lane. Then the rider has a right to take the lane.

But like any other law, the cyclist will make his judgement to benefit himself justifying his right to take the lane just as he does when it comes to running stops.

I myself stay the F out of the way for my own health!

And yes, I stop and also use signals in an attempt to keep myself alive. I figure if a driver knows my intentions, he can avoid me. Same in my vehicle. Still don't undersand why idiots don't use their signals for theirown safety.