As many cyclists are probably aware, Michigan seems to be open season on cyclists. I want to ask for some advice in certain traffic situations.

Drivers here will pass and encroach into an oncoming lane in a Do Not Pass zone or around curves and up hills. My husband will take the lane and make a "wait" gesture.Then we always scoot over and allow cars to pass when it's safe. I am concerned that given the attitudes people have where I live, which is fairly rural, that someone will just be mad he's "telling them what to do" and just run him down. My husband seems to think at least most of the drivers will realize that we can see and hear oncoming traffic. 9 times out of 10 they are appreciative of us warning them and then sliding over for them to pass safely. I'm just worried about that one who doesn't like to wait. He has actually been harassed by a driver when he did that.