Originally Posted by acantor
I do believe that using clipless pedals increases the risk of being unable to part company with your bike, and this can lead to a loss of control.
Seems to me if you're tyring to bail from your bike, you're already out of control.
Really though, I use Crank Bros Egg Beaters and when I've crashed or almost bailed, I look down a second later and realize I'm already clipped out. After you get used to it, it happens almost automatically.