if you hit a cyclist, you'll be doing time for vehicular homicide and getting sued for everything you own and are insured for! why do motorists feel they are the only ones headed somewhere? cyclists have a right to the lane, therefore, you need to treat them like any slower moving vehicle: wait for a passing zone, and pass if it is safe to do so. youd probably hate getting behind me when Im driving too. I set the cruise control at the posted speed limit..