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@Brun
The second option looks much more preferable to me, but it needs emphasising that the rider behind the van is way more patient than most others would be. Even though the van is indicating left there's a massive gap down the inside and he could've probably passed it without any trouble.
It doesn't take much imagination to replace the van with HGV, and see plenty of other cyclists taking their chances. Probably not a calculated risk either, more like a head-up-their-arse one.
Edit - The suggestion that anyone who rides with a bit of competence probably had training is insulting.