there's no shame in backing away if your safety is in question. you don't want to scratch up your baby either. i was leaving the gym one time and it had showered while i was inside. the stoplight to the road was on a hill and i stopped beside a big white arrow. i put my foot on the paint unknowingly and almost fell over. luckily i caught my footing quickly.
I also tried to stop at different red light and almost lowsided. i blew through a light that just had changed red, but it was that or low side. judgment calls aren't fun.