Cleat question

Well its finally happened, after spending several months contemplating whether to change my toe clips and straps to clip ins I have finally done it. My greatest fear was not being able to get my feet out quick enough and yes you guessed it, it happened today on my way to work. While cycling on a cycle path, a lady with a large bike and a wicker basket came round the same corner in the middle of the path causing me to apply the brakes. we avoided a collison but forgetting to twist my foot outwards i ended up on the floor with the lady looking down at me asking if I was alright !!! how embarrising !!! Anyway my question is...... my cleats are the normal one way type and I was wondering if the multi release type would be easier to release in an emergency. Any thoughts please ????