but it's a crap shoot if we'll meet a driver who openly threatens by driving closely, swearing at the cyclist, revving their engine or honking, or even passing as closely as possible to "teach the cyclist a lesson". It's those situations that can leave even seasoned cyclists shaking, stressed or even injured if the driver manages to sideswipe. In those cases, any safety benefit of taking the lane is lost.
Does this ever happen? Surely not. Its inhuman behaviour
http://www.ibiketo.ca/blog/taking-lane-when-simplistic-advice-can-make-things-worse
Does this ever happen? Surely not. Its inhuman behaviour