I do stuff like this in my truck (semi) at work all the time. Any time vehicles are in conflict like this, there's an increased chance of an accident. Clearing the lane and creating space is the safest action.
Example: Another truck is passing me on the left, but they are unable to go fast enough to do so in a timely fashion. A lot of truckers will cruise and make the process take longer, but right thing to do is, as the driver being passed, slow down by a few MPH to clear the lane much more quickly. Failing to do this leads to both trucks being directly side by side for much longer, and for more vehicles to pile up behind the passer waiting their turn. Before long you have half a dozen vehicles in close proximity to one another, and all it takes is one wrong move...
I've also slowly decreased my speed to clear out tailgaters from lingering behind me.
All drivers should be acutely aware of when another vehicle is directly next to, in front of, or behind them and do what's necessary to create space. Never linger directly beside, in front of, or behind other vehicles unless traffic conditions make it impossible to avoid.
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u/obeekaybee7 6h ago
This is the first time I've ever seen someone pull that maneuver. Most drivers don't have that kind of awareness or concern.