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by PinguTS 2375 days ago
That is not true. There are situations where one or the other could fail, especially on a hill. A car in gear can be moved. That is a way how I start an engine for example.

Also depending on weather and temperature the handbrake can fail.

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> That is a way how I start an engine for example.

I’ve never seen anyone successfully start an engine from stand-still with it in gear (though I’ve seen people try). You get it rolling in neutral and only then engage the gear to start the engine without a starter or battery.