I ensure my safety by no longer cycling on roads like that one. I guess a meteorite could still hit me where I ride, but not a motor vehicle - so my safety is still not 100% assured, but outside of a cosmic disaster I am certainly enhancing my safety by limiting my encounters with motor vehicles on narrow, busy roads.

Bicycles should come with a terms of service "Agree" button. "Cycling in proximity to motor vehicles is potentially dangerous and even life threatening. I accept personal responsibility for my actions. To continue, press AGREE."

Yes, the cyclist has free choice. He is partly to blame for increasing the danger in his life but does have a right to expect other road users won't try to intentionally kill him or endanger him through impatient neglect. HOWEVER...he should EXPECT bad things to occasionally happen out there before making his decision to ride on any roadway. Then - not cry about it when things go south.