Comfort and Convenience
Preferred seating position varies widely. Height, leg length and the habit of sitting upright or reclined all differ, so two people setting up the same car for a long drive often end up quite differently placed.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Before setting off, it is worth locating the essentials while stationary: lights, wipers, demisting, hazard switch and mirror adjustment. Preparation of that kind is simply part of an unhurried start rather than something done in traffic.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Battery level is the usual concern on a long route, since navigation drains a phone steadily. If a charging point is available on board, topping up during the drive removes the need to ration screen use.