I go with T-Mar on this one.

These days I set my brake levers considerably lower on the handlebar. If I set to ride the hoods with comfort, then I can't reach the brake levers when in the drops(Carpal Tunnel in both hands). The bar is set about one inch lower than the saddle. The saddle is level and a few degrees to the right.

I don't know if this is right or wrong for you, but it works for a seventy year old man who puts stopping before going.