A few years ago I took an anti terrorism / pursuit driving class, the PIT maneuver might come in handy some day. . . The key is to turn in to the other car, accelerate _and_ wave to the driver of the other car as they rotate helplessly 'cross your front bumper.. .

Mix in racing a Formula Ford on road race tracks and some oval track in a 3600 LB car, I can read traffic pretty well and not leave many gaps for lane hoppers.