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I'm not sure how to write it down, so it doesn't sound sexist...
I think it's about the confidence and assertiveness. OK, often too much of both put male drivers and cyclists in danger, but they also help a lot while executing certain manouvers in busy traffic.
There's a percentage of not very confident lady cyclists and drivers (I know many women who don't do North Circular/motorways or never went as far as the neighbouring borough). Often they are being bullied by overconfident male drivers. What I mean is, the more you cycle/drive, the better and more confident you are. It's easier to assess the distance and speed of other vehicles etc. The more mistakes you do, the more you learn. some people treat their bicycles as a cheap and easy mode of transport do get from A to B. They want to do this as quick as possible, dreading every morning of commute. Perhaps some assume, that there's a cycling/bus lane dedicated to their vehicles and it all should go smooth. You pedal fast and count the miles without really taking in what's happening around you. And you feel safe in your bus line...
Obviously if you are overly confident, like some professional drivers, you count more on routine than your senses...