I fell twice (within 2 miles) on new-to-me clipless pedals and each time I fell to the left. I was unclipping the right side pedal both times. So, are you more apt to fall to the side you do not unclip? If this is true then I will try to unclip on the right so I can fall to the left if I have to fall in order to save my drive train.

I also went out and bought knee pads because that was the only part of my body that was slightly injured. My bike took it on the carbon fork, the seat and the handlebar. Nothing to fret about though. Haven't had the nerve to go out again to practice the clipless. But I will.....eventually.