I don't know where "Here" is for you but the Far Right Law only applies to Wide Lanes in the USA. If a Lane isn't wide enough for a vehicle to pass you by 3 feet without changing lanes then a cyclist has the right to use the entire lane. In lanes not wide enough for Lane Sharing the safest place for a cyclist in the center of the lane, this is known as Lane Control.
Yes, that may be according to federal law, but states and local municipalities are allowed to "strengthen" the laws and create ordinances that extend that law.
"Here" Is Indiana.
The laws vary greatly depending where you live and "Here in the USA" is inadequate.
The "motorcycle" thing depends where you live. Here, we have specific "motor driven cycle" laws, which yes, its entirely semantics as "motor driven cycle" IS a motorcycle, but what they classify as a motor driven cycle is NOT the same as what they classify as a motorcycle.
Motor driven cycle operation specific laws here, but normal traffic laws still apply.
15 years of age
Helmet and eye protection required if under 18
Must operate astride the seat
Passengers are not allowed
Headlamps on while in operation, even in daylight
Hands must remain on grips. Cannot carry anything in hand
No interstate or sidewalk use
Maximum speed of 35mph
Operate near right-hand edge of roadway unless passing another vehicle or preparing for left turn <-- That is the extent of the law as it pertains to MDC's. You are not legally allowed to ride center lane regardless of what its called or referred to as in other legal or non legal language. While you can choose to do what you want and what makes you feel safer when riding, when it came to the courtroom, the letter of the law wouldn't care about your subjectivities on safety.
I fully understand this!!!
In the vast majority of places, even if there are no motorized bike specific laws, the majority of them in use are technically illegal from a motor vehicle equipment point of view, let alone the conditions many of them meet engine specification and operation wise.
Also, cycling is not common in my more rural area. The vast majority of drivers around here do not expect there to be bikes on the road. It is quite different than riding in an area where bikes are quite common. We do not have bike lanes, and barely any shoulder on most of the roads where I would ride.....rural county roads. Only reason I would ride on a busier road was to stay in, or avoid certain traffic patterns to stay away from as many cars as I can...or of course crossing them to get to where I am going if need be.
Cyclists are a bother to most drivers here and honestly feel they shouldn't be able to share the road. Some of them would seemingly just rather hit you and get it over with.
For the same reasons laws vary depending on state/region, your operating condition may be different than someone elses. Stating what one should or should not do really isnt the place of any one of us. They should read their local laws, understand them, and ride in a manner thats safest for them without putting others at risk.