I myself am brand new to clipless pedals, they are the albatross around my cycling neck...I struggle with them each ride - mostly it's a mind-game, but also, literally, they break my stones, even at the easiest tension. I have Look keos. The consensus from everyone I talk to is that more time in the saddle with them will make you more savvy. I myself clip out right first always..force of habit and I think, too, it's b/c I'm right-handed. Two of my three clipping in/out falls have been to the left side...my problem is more related to starting off & losing balance...my 2 cents is just to respect the pedals, plan ahead & try to keep calm. Take your bike to an empty parking lot, too, one afternoon & just clip in/out, put yourself in situations where you have to think quickly...and see how you fare. The key is that you have to be confident enough to know that whatever case presents itself, you can effortless clip out & stay safe. Good luck!!!