[derrikcurran]

Ah ok. I usually use the hand brake as well, but I also park in gear so that the engine will help stop the car from moving, especially if the brake fails. I use 1st gear except when facing down a slope in which case I use reverse, for obvious reasons. I guess an argument could be made that if you're on flat ground, leaving it in neutral will protect your gears if someone were to hit your car hard enough.