My humble opinion (after falling many times learning to ride clipless). I don't use them in traffic or where there's intersections. I'm not able to unclip fast enough in an emergency no matter how I adjust them. In those situations I ride platforms one side and clipless the other with mountainbike shoes and I stay on the platform side. I'm also not speeding in that environment so I can maintain control of my feet. On the other hand, when I'm on the open road I switch to the clipless side. When I know my ride will be free of traffic, I'll change to road shoes and clipless only. I feel more secure knowing that my feel will stay on the pedals at higher speeds.