Just do it as Nike says. I remember being nervous as well. It won't last long though. I'm not sure if any system is either or not. I have only ridden spd's and have them on all my bikes. Have I fallen at a stop because I forgot to kick out? Yes, and it will probably happen again. If you don't stick out your hand, you just fall over and get up. No injuries and laugh it off. Most of the time your bike does not even touch the ground as it's on top of you, which is important. Your leg will heal but your bike will not.