I agree with the driver bearing a higher responsibility. I don't want to be responsible for taking another persons life. In response to prathman i described my situation off memory. If the cyclist did have lights and i still failed to notice him then that worries me more.

There were a lot of cyclists tonight and i remember them all having bright blinking lights, noticeable from a good distance. I hope my memory is true and not trying to convince me that I'm faultless, i find it hard to believe i'd miss a biker if he/she had safety gear. I need to be more conscience of cyclists now.

Mistakes really stick with me, makes driving stressful at times, heh i should get a bike.