Hello,

I try and always unclip my left foot so I can use my right (stronger) leg to push down on the pedal from one o'clock position to get a wobble-free start. I don't think having one's foot on the right curb is a good idea, in addition to what you said, because it puts you too close to the curb where there is usually a lot of trash.

I also try to make eye contact with the drivers of whatever vehicles are close to me and usually indicate whether I'm turning right or going straight. If I'm making a left turn I'm in the left turn lane or on the middle line -- no where near the curb. If the intersection is too dangerous to take the left lane, then I walk my bike from the corner, just as if I were a pedestrian.