I do use it in my driveway...to hold the bike still while I use my right hand to operate my garage door opener.
I'm sure that if I lived in a hilly area, I would use it more often for similar circumstances.
I am not saying that my way is the right way, just that it works for me. I do better if I can devote my focus to the front brake only, than if I have to split my concentration between the two. I have tested myself for stopping distances and I am consistently shorter (better) with the front brake alone.
But that is just me, if the rear brake works for you guys, by all means use it!
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