Clip-In Pedals

Went for my first road tryout. just went up and down the street a couple times, almost fell twice, but managed to avoid it. I can move the right foot in and out pretty quick, the left one is harder.

I need to ask a biker about the proper technique. My guess is while approaching a stop, you just click out with one foot, and then use that foot to balance the bike, until you start again. Already I am having nightmares thinking about having to stop while going slolwy uphill.