[epanchin]

In the UK where stick is normal, we’re taught to park in gear + handbrake.

The handbrake can start slipping when the brakes cool and the car could roll, so both are necessary, especially on a hill.

[StrangeSound]

Anecdotally [UK], I can't say that I nor anyone that I've noticed ever park in gear. With parking on hills being the only exception.

[zelos]

My UK driving instructor told me I should park with the car in reverse gear if you're pointing down a hill. I was never quite sure of the logic behind that.

[wccrawford]

Someone above was worried about "running the engine in reverse" when using reverse gear, so I'm guessing the idea is to match the direction the car will roll if something happens.

[gerdesj]

Anecdotally (UK), I do sometimes park in gear as well as the hand brake and I know others. I evaluate the situation first and use the appropriate combination. It may sound a bit excessive but a mental risk assessment takes seconds.

[LatteLazy]

I wasn't (test passed in 2009 I think). And that was in Exeter (very hilly area). Only if it's very steep were we told we could do that...

[reallydontask]

Same advice given to me in Spain (circa 2001)

[_ZeD_]

same in italy.