Regarding olde fashioned clips and straps....I've used them for many years and still have them on one bike just like my dad had his valued Tommy Dorsey collection on 78's. To answer TomBomb, if they're tightened down seriously, you've got to reach down and flip the buckle to get out unless you're a powerful foot twister; I've fallen over at stops when I was too preoccupied by a beautiful motorist to remember. Fall-over just like with clipless. I've also gone over when I've thrown my chain on climbs.

It's easier to get out of clipless than securely tightened toeclips&straps.

#2. I'm left handed and a right foot toe dabber. I usually come out of clipless with my right foot. Have yet to gash my leg on the chainring, though I often get interesting grease marks on my calf. A total rube.