Things cyclists should know … POV driver who's incapable of cycling

It's not an either/or thing though is it ? Driving slower makes cyclists less likely to get hit at the cost of getting there later. Hiviz cycle clothing make cyclists less likely to get hit at the cost of loss of sartorial elegance. Both seem like a good idea to me.

How is it that I can see a cyclist or a motorcyclist miles ahead, regardless of what they wear?

Because I ride a bike and a motorbike and I keep a look out?

It is called due care and attention. Sadly the norm is well below this, and leads to the "sorry mate I didn't see you" excuse to avoid prosecution.

If we required drivers to try cycling at some point they would have more perception of the need to pay attention.

Similarly if we routinely jailed drivers who didn't pay enough attention they would soon pay more attention.

To expect cyclists to dress in a way that makes them more conspicuous, when I am sure that in your blacked up pick up truck you have the skills to avoid dull silver great cars is a bit rich.

If people felt comfortable riding in normal clothes without having to get suited up as if they were going into battle then more people would do it.
That is what we want isn't it?

Get those windows sorted, buy something that gives you the ability to see adequately, and never use that as an excuse to impinge on the life of someone else using the road.