....and as an addendum to Elara's post, turn your wheels to the curb. If it does roll, it'll only roll so far until the wheel hits the curb.

 

yes, that too- thanks Gomez And here's some backup on the parking/emergency brake AND gear stuff.

http://www.standardshift.com/faq.html

http://www.10w40.com/individual/100186.asp

http://www.ehow.com/how_3234_drive-car-with.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_...ving_technique

and there are a ton more examples out there.

 

Once I parked going to a local Barnes and Noble, the space is inclined towards the driving lane. By the time I got out my car (my old 93 RX-7) it has moved backwards and halfway blocking the driving lane. Good thing nobody hit it but people was smiling at my foo-foo.

 

I've had mine roll down my driveway once.. with the parking brake set firmly.. when the car was nice and toasty.. i figured as it cooled it let the brake loosen up ever so slightly.

 

well the parking brake IIRC uses a pad inside of the brake rotor, not the normal disc brakes you use while driving.

 

13,000 and I parked my car in the driveway, as usual, and it starts to roll. I can hear the engine turning. I'm thinking "crap" will I need a new engine?

It's a bit disconcerting, especially I usually park like this. The e-brake might hold, but I used a brick to be safe.

Shouldn't Mazda provide a parking pin or lock rod like the automatics have to ensure it won't roll?