BBC article on cycling accidents

That's moot if the driver fails to notice you/give you enough space due to:

• driving too many hours
  
• driving under the influence
  
• driving without due care and attention
  
• driving too fast
  
• not checking/fitting blindspot mirrors
  
• carrying an unsafe/poorly affixed load
  
• driving whilst using a phone
  
• driving to deliberately intimidate
  
• driving under pressure from employer to meet unrealistic deadlines
  
• driving on roads ill-suited to large vehicles
  
• blah