Originally Posted by
Sci-Fi
The bottom line is use whatever pedal system works best for you and your requirements. There is no right or wrong.
This. I also agree with the other poster who pointed out that you're probably making too big a deal of this. "Bailing Out" off your bike doesn't ever solve anything - the laws of physics make sure that you keep going the same direction as your bike.
I've actually crashed twice on my mountain bike where I got thrown over the handlebars; and I was able to unclip, jump the bars and land on my feet. If you really want to get good with clipless pedals - get a mountain bike and go ride trails with really steep, rocky, sandy climbs.