My friend and I were out riding yesterday, and your first incident was almost identical to yours. I was as close
to "flipping the bird" as I have been in years. Seriously??? What did it save that jerk...25 seconds? However,
I refuse to believe that there is nothing I can do, and I wave at each driver who courteously gives me extra room.
Everyone who gets a car license should be required to ride a bike to see what it feels like!!