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@nickyspaghetti
Ok, I live in Poland so these diagrams are the opposite from in the uk, but I guess the theory is the same.
Generally I am ok filtering but there are a few junctions where I hold back as I am unsure of the safest filtering method.
The first I want to turn semi left across the tram lines. Usually I go straight ahead so I don't have to cut across three lanes, but it makes my journey longer and I ride on a more dangerous road. Obviously I need the left lane, but should I filter to the right of cars in this lane, or the left. Position A or B? Or should I make my journey longer to avoid cutting through 3 lanes?
The second is a really bad road where a tram could come into the overtaking lane forcing traffic to wait, or cut in to the right lane(and me as once happened) Therefor I avoid point A. All cyclists seem to filter at point D although this clearly is the wrong lane. For me though B is risky as the drivers at this juction never see you and try to overtake on the inside when you want to pull in and C is hard as there is limited space.
Sorry if this isn't very clear I should try to take a photo next time I am there