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Most SPDs work thus....
Front of cleat pushed into front lip of retention system, press heel downwards and the rear of the cleat clicks in.
To unclip, twist your foot, and the retention system is prised open.
The problem is that when you start to topple to one side. You will panic and pull up instead of twisting. This will not work and you will topple over. Usually happens at lights, or starting off. eg. at 0 mph. We've all done it, it humiliating but painless.