Cycle accident on Holloway Road

True. Just add to that "if they can see me, they probably don't give a fuck about me or realise how vulnerable I am" and your on to a winning mentality for road safety.

I disagree, Keith. That's a victim mentality. It's not helpful and is also called 'cyclist inferiority complex'. It will show in your behaviour, your body language, everything. Do cycle training--learn how to be a more confident street user. Make yourself visible. Communicate well. Be assertive. Once you start to see traffic as a social environment, you'll enjoy your riding so much more. It's all about people, not the different modes they choose to use for travel.