Nearly getting hit by reckless vehicles. What can be done? Today I nearly got hit by a driver not paying attention:




I was stopped, waiting to turn right.  She was turning right off the
road. She did not indicate.
It was a quiet residential area, daylight.
The driver saw me around 1-2 seconds before stopping her car about 1/2 metre away from me by emergency stopping. The driver had dark shades, and looked like she was not paying attention when turning. I had to jump off my bike and run out of the way.
She exclaimed "Sorry, you were in my blindspot".
This is in England.


This is not the first time a driver has nearly hit me by reckless driving.

Id like the make the roads safer in general for all cyclists.

The questions:


What would happen to the driver if I had recorded this incident and reported it? Do I need video evidence? What is the official law? To me, a vehicle can be used as a weapon, and not paying attention could clearly be fatal.
How would these consequences for the driver make the roads safer for cyclists in general?
What actions are the government taking to make the roads safer for cyclists?


Thanks
What would happen to the driver if I had recorded this incident and
  reported it? Do I need video evidence? What is the official law? To
  me, a vehicle can be used as a weapon, and not paying attention could
  clearly be fatal.
  


The relevant law is most likely Driving without due care and attention (Road Traffic Act 1988):


  A person is to be regarded as driving without due care and attention
  if (and only if) the way he drives falls below what would be expected
  of a competent and careful driver.


The Highway Code (Rule 180) states that when turning right "Do not cut the corner", so it seems quite likely that doing so and nearly hitting someone would constitute careless driving.

The driver could be given a fixed penalty (probably 3 points), or made to go on a driving course, or taken to court, or let off with a warning.

If the driver came up with a different version of events to yours then a video recording or a reliable and credible witness would be useful. There might be other evidence, e.g. skid marks on the road.


  
  How would these consequences for the driver make the roads safer for
  cyclists in general?
  


In general, it probably wouldn't make any difference. The particular driver might improve their driving, but it's difficult to see how this would have a wider impact.


  
  What actions are the government taking to make the roads safer for
  cyclists?
  


Not much. There's £316 million over the next 5 years to fund cycling and walking infrastructure. That's a tiny amount compared to how much countries like Denmark and The Netherlands spend.