Originally Posted by genec
So you are suggesting that on a 55MPH road, we should remain right in the motorists' path for complete safety.
I don't think we really need to get into this any more than has already been discussed but... I believe it's useful to be in the motorist's path to get their attention just in case you happen to need it, although that's a more minor reason in comparison to the other benefits of riding in the traffic lane. Once you have their attention, if there's room to make passing you easier, it would be the courteous thing to use that space.