im thinking of getting some pedals that i can be clipped into but never used any before ,what are the best sort to start with please?they will be used of road

Shimano m520, should be able to get them including the cleats for a whisker under £20. They have adjustable tension so easier to get in and out of at first and then you can tighten them up. Pretty reliable and clear mud better than older style shimanos. Oh and if you are fussy like that, crc do them in black, silver or white.

M520