When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:
Moving into the portion of your lane farthest from a passing vehicle is potentially dangerous because it could encourage the driver to return to your lane before it is safe to do so. It is safest to stay in the center of a lane when being passed.
- Discourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.
- Encourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.
- Encourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.
- Encourages other drivers to pass you.